SIZES:
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8)
Finished chest circumference: 86.25 (93, 106.25, 120) (133, 146.25, 160, 173)cm / 34.5 (37.25, 42.5, 48) (53.25, 58.5, 64, 69.25)”
Suggested fit approx. 10 – 20cm (4 – 8”) positive ease. Sample shown in size 4 with 17.5cm (7”) ease.
Finished garment measurements are taken with relaxed fabric after blocking, so please knit a gauge swatch. See Tips on measurements below for size selection.
YARN:
Koigu, KPPPM 50g (160m/ 175yds, 100% Merino). Fingering weight.
Sample shown in MC P701 (Ivory), CC 5523 (Blue).
Yarn required:
MC: 4 (5, 6, 6) (7, 9 10, 11) Skeins
CC: 1 (1, 1, 1) (2, 2, 2, 2) Skeins
MC:
181 (212, 250, 300) (347, 418, 478, 539) grams
578 (680, 800, 960 ) (1110, 1338, 1528, 1725)metres
632 (744, 875, 1050) (1214, 1463, 1672, 1887) yards
CC:
35 (38, 43, 50) (54, 59, 65, 70) grams
111 (120, 137, 160) (172, 189, 207, 223) metres
122 (131, 150, 175) (188, 206, 226, 244) yards
NEEDLES and NOTIONS
- Size 3.75mm / US 5 circular needle, 80cm / 32” length (or size needed to obtain gauge) to knit the garment, and sleeves. If not using magic loop for sleeves, then a set of double pointed needles will be required.
- Size 3.5mm / US 4 circular needle, 80cm / 32” length (or 0.25mm / 1 US size smaller than gauge-size needle) to knit the brioche hem and neck band. If not using magic loop for sleeves, then a set of double pointed needles will be required.
- Size 3.25mm / US 3 circular needle, 40cm / 16” length (or 0.5mm / 2 US sizes smaller than gauge-size needle), or a set of double pointed needles to knit sleeve cuffs and final rounds of neck band. Spare needle or smooth waste yarn for holding live sts. Tapestry/Darning needle Stitch markers 13 (14, 16, 18) 20, 22, 24, 26. 1 unique and 2 removable.
GAUGE
24 sts x 36 rnds = 10cm x 10cm (4”x 4”) in stocking stitch worked in the round after blocking on largest needle. Tip: Block and pin swatch, and leave to dry.
TIPS FOR SIZES AND MEASURING BUST
I find the best way measure your bust is to take a measuring tape and measure over your bra and around the back shoulder blades, at widest point. Don’t pull the tape tight. This is your bust circumference measurement, not bra size.
Choose your size based on your own bust measurement. For example, if your bust measures 102.5cm (41”) (at widest point) and you want 17.5cm (7”) of inches of looseness (positive ease), then knit
size 4.
