Tresse

Tresse is worked seamlessly from the top down. 
First the yoke is worked back and forth, with additional increases towards the front to shape the neckline. Once the final neck CO is made, the front pattern is set up and the yoke is worked in rounds with raglan increases to sleeve separation, where sleeve stitches are put on hold. From this point the body is worked in rounds top down to the split hem. Neck finishing is worked next. Then sleeve stitches are picked up again to work the sleeves in rounds top down to the cuffs.

The front pattern is charted and written out (line by line).

 Isabell Kraemer has a new pattern that you can purchase on Ravelry.

Isabell used Le Petit Lambswool and Le Petit Silk & Mohair for the sweater. You can knit the sweater holding a strand of fingering weight yarn with a strand of silk/mohair. Another option is knitting the sweater in a DK weight yarn.

Isabell shared this picture to show how the sweater would look with short sleeves. A few test knitters made the sweater with short sleeves and it looks great.

If you want to make short sleeves you could knit with Rowan Creative Linen for a more spring/summer look.

With a crisp look but a soft feel, Creative Linen is a winner for spring and summer knits. Great stitch definition means that lace or texture patterns really shine in this yarn, which comes in a fresh colour palette of brights and tonals. With a mixture of 50% linen and 50% cotton, Creative Linen will wear and wash beautifully, making it an essential choice for warmer days.

I knit a bit more last night on my Calypso Worsted but not enough for another picture. I talked to Lynn this morning and she cast on last night.  

Fred wants/needs some food. He is almost tall enough to rest his head on the table.