I finished up the first sleeve this morning. Once I had gotten through all of the decreases I weighed the yarn, then weighed it again 10 rows later. From that I was able to determine how many more rows I could work. I ended up starting the ribbing on row 101 and working 7 rows of k2, p2 ribbing, as I did for the bottom of the body and the neck edge. I had to increase one stitch in order to get the ribbing to work. The pattern has you decrease one stitch before starting the ribbing, but the pattern also calls for a k1, p1 ribbing, which I have never liked. I also only worked 1 inch of ribbing as opposed to the 2.5 inches called for in the pattern - I don't like a lot of cuff on my sweaters. I ended up with 70 grams of yarn left on my final skein, which is enough to do the other sleeve with a little extra for margin.
Pattern: Winter Braided Yoke by Hélène Rush
Yarn: Knit One, Crochet Too Meadow Silk
Needle: US 7 (4.5 mm)
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