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 hem circumference is 43 (45.5, 48, 53) (55.5, 60.75, 63.25) (65.75, 70.75) in / 109 (115.5, 122, 134.5) (141, 154, 160.5) (167, 180) cm. Sample shown is size XS on 32-inch bust circumference.
YARN
DK Weight: Wool/Alpaca Blend
1130 (1285, 1350, 1425) (1560, 1650, 1780) (1830, 1995) yds / 1033 (1175, 1235, 1303) (1427, 1509, 1628) (167, 1825) m
Suggested Yarn: Shibui Knits Nest (75% Fine Highland Wool, 25% Alpaca)
7 (8, 8, 9) (9, 10, 11) (11, 12) skeins in Cove
Light Fingering Weight: Silk/Merino/Cashmere Blend
1100 (1260, 1330, 1400) (1540, 1630, 1760) (1805, 1975) yds / 1006 (1152, 1216, 1280) (1408, 1491, 1610) (1651, 1806) m
Suggested Yarn: Shibui Knits Pebble (48% Recycled Silk, 36% Fine Merino, 16% Cashmere)
5 (6, 6, 7) (7, 8, 8) (9, 9) skeins in Cove
NEEDLES
US 7, 32-inch or 40-inch circular
Set of US 7 double-pointed needles
NOTIONS
Stitch holders or scrap yarn
Stitch markers
Blocking wires & t-pins (optional)
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
19 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette, on US 7 needles, with one strand of Nest held together with one strand of Pebble, after blocking
TECHNIQUES
Long-Tail Cast On
Long-Tail Cast On Purlwise
2x1 Ribbing
Increases
Decreases
Wrap and Turn Short Rows
Backward Loop Cast On
Applied I-cord
3-Needle Bind Off
Kitchener Stitch
Seaming
Knitting in the round
