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Gauge, pre-blocking (knit in the round):

26 sts per 4”
34 rows per 4”

After blocking:

24 sts oer 4”
32 rows per 4” (exactly pattern gauge for both—that never happens!)

Knitting size C for slightly more ease (more like 6-6.5” ease in the full bust) per my preference

Split for sleeves, planning to knit the body straight, since I opted for more ease, overall.

Practicing/playing around with my i-cord pick-ups on my swatch, as another knitter recommended! So far, I like US 2 needles, picking up stitches on the WS. That looks the neatest. I do plan to finish the body and sleeves and wet block prior to completing the neckline.

Added maybe 3” to st st body. US 2 for the ribbing.

Sizing up to US 4 for sleeves, since my small circumference circular knitting tends to be tighter

Finally done with all but the neckline.
Pre-blocking measurements:

• body length: 14” (underarm to BO of hem)
• chest circumference 43”
• sleeve length“ 17.25”

Knit the i-cord neckline with US2, WS facing, and it was a slog, but it’s beautiful!

Just need to reblock and take some photos! Loveeee it so far.