I’m glad I swatched last night. This tedious task, though often time consuming always results in good discoveries. I tried the recommended size 3 needles last night but ended up going with size 2. The pattern calls for celluloid needles which I don’t have. I thought the sizing was the same, and is relatively. Funny thing is that I just gifted my only pair of size 2 celluloid Bucilla needles to a friend that is interested in learning how to knit. I figured I had double of that size, so what do I need two for?!

The measurements were more correct on my wood size 2. The stitches looked much nicer. The lacey pattern is called a lily pattern. I guess I can see Calla Lily in here a bit. Here it looks much laceier and a lot less like diamonds than the vintage picture. I think this is going to result in a perfect vintage confection of femininity. I can’t wait to finish!

For anyone curious, I have about 10% of the last sleeve of my husband’s sweater done. Thankfully it is much to hot for him to want to wear it so I can take my time with that.