Corset, swatch, sleeve, and misc
A quick swatch: CO 4+22+2 and 28 rows with US#7. CEY listed Bamboo as 4½ - 5 sts/#6 or 7 needles. ModeKnit's Corset gauge is 22 sts x 24 rows = 4” / 10cm in ribbing.
The ribbing looks fine at 22st/4". BUT... The row gauge is 26rows/4". That's -8%.
So ... Bamboo will drape nicely and I think the ribbing will adjust. Therefore, I can either a) use US#8 needles b) make the 46" size, which will give me a target bust size of 42.32". I am not hot on too much negative ease.
... and
Trumpet sleeve mod:
http://knittingobsession.blogspot.com/2005/08/heres-modified-sleeve-for-silk-corset.html
and the sleeve bind off tip
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/silkcorsetknitalong/message/478
The sleeves will prove to be a little tricky. The pat instruction is given for cap sleeve only - stitches are picked up on the top of the sleeve only. I need target arm hole/sleeve cap measure .. but first, a (c) and Essential Bakery Biscotti break.