I’m happy to show my second teal sweater of the month, Blank Canvasblank canvas-10The yarn is Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool in Bahama Blue. It feels nice right next to my skin, and I hope the silk/wool blend will lend itself to some springtime wear. You can read more specifics about my modifications on my project page. I made the 34″ bust size, but added about an inch and a half in length, and did one less waist decrease.

blank canvas-6This shoulder shaping is simple, but genius. Ysolda really knows how to help people get a good fit. It fits me better than a traditional raglan, and it really only required a tiny bit more attention than a raglan would.

blank canvas-9All this stockinette knitting is good therapy.

blank canvas-8For the sleeves, I started with 48 stitches for a narrower fit and increased to what was specified for the 34″ size. I ended up making them 14″ to be a 3/4 length on my monkey arms.

blank canvas-7I love the fit. I can see myself making several more of these, perhaps a couple with full sleeves. It’s a great basic pullover that I think I will wear regularly.

I’m finishing up a couple of sock WIPs and I’m trying not to cast on anything new, because I’m a volunteer knitter for a historical knitting project and the yarn should arrive any day now! I will allow myself to cast on socks when I finish what I’ve got going, because c’mon, I’ve always got to have socks on the needles. It’s very exciting to be part of the project and honored that Annie asked me to knit something. More details on that soon!

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