SIZES
This pattern is available in sizes XS-5XL, and is designed to fit approximate bust sizes of 30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44) (46-48, 50-52, 54-56) (58-60, 62-64) in / 76-81 (86-91, 96-101, 106-112) (117-122, 127-132, 137-142) (147-152, 157-162) cm. Finished hip circumference is 41.5 (44, 47, 51.5) (56, 59, 63) (67.5, 70.5) in / 105.5 (112m 119, 131) (142, 150, 160) (171.5, 179) cm. Sample shown is size XS on 32-inch bust circumference.
YARN
DK Weight: 100% Wool
1378 (1552, 1722, 1800, 1958) (2184, 2436, 2668) (2988, 3190) yds / 1266 (1425, 1581, 1798) (2005, 2236, 2450) (2743, 2928) m
Suggested Yarn: Purl Soho Good Wool (100% Andean Highland Wool) 4 (5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 7) (8, 9) skeins in Hickory Nut
OR
Brooklyn Tweed Arbor (100% American Targhee Wool) 10 (11, 12, 14) (16, 17, 19) (21, 22) skeins required.
NEEDLES
US 6, 16-inch circular
US 6, 32-inch circular
Set of US 6 double-pointed needles
NOTIONS
Stitch holders or scrap yarn
Stitch marker
Blocking wires & t-pins (optional, but recommended)
Tapestry needles
GAUGE
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
TECHNIQUES
Long-Tail Cast On
Long-Tail Cast On Purlwise
2x2 Ribbing
Lifted Increases
Backward Loop Cast On
Short Rows
3 Needle Bind Off
Knitting in the round
