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I started again with the number of stitches called for for the size I'm making, completely ignoring the swatch I made, and so far so good. I tried on the first few inches, and it looks like it will be ok, even through the bust. I had been hoping to give this one to a friend, because I'd wanted to practice on one with cheaper yarn before I start on one with the expensive yarn, but I'd been hoping to finish both of them by June 9, when I'm going to a wedding shower for a friend in MD. I don't think that's going to happen. I suppose it would be poor form to wear the one I am making for the friend? ;)