It is too hot where I live to wear a full wool garment in October, so I though this wool/bamboo blend would be nice. My plan is to make the sleeves a bit shorter as well, 3/4 or less.

After swatching with a size 5, 4, and 3 needle, I couldn’t get more than 18 stitches per 4 inches. With a size 2 needle, I got 19 stitches. Of course, as I went down in needle size, the stitch height got smaller and smaller, but the stitch width did not. After some thought, I decided to do some math and go ahead with a size 4 needle. With my gauge, I could work a Medium and get the right size (roughly a 54 inch bust which includes 6 inches of positive ease).

The plan is to work the colorwork incorporating the Ladderback Jacquard method, which is new to me. Also, not sure how the colorwork will look being that the yarn is 50% bamboo. I’m determined to make this work though so wish me luck!