Sizes:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) [6, 7, 8, 9, 10]
Finished chest circumference:
82.5 (91.25, 99.25, 107.5, 115.75) [123.75, 132.5, 140, 148.75, 157] cm
33 (36.5, 39.75, 43, 46.25) [49.5, 53, 56, 59.5, 63.75]”
See Schematic on Page 4 for more detailed measurements.
Suggested fit approx. 2.5 – 8.75cm (1 – 3.5”) positive ease. Sample shown in size 4 with 5cm (2”) ease at bust.
Finished garment measurements are taken with relaxed fabric after blocking, so please knit a gauge swatch.
Materials
Yarn for Sweater:
Emma’s Yarn, Super Silky 100g (366m/ 400yds, 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Silk). Fingering weight.
Sample shown in Sweet Magnolia.
Yarn required:
2 (2, 3, 3, 3) [3, 4, 4, 4, 5] Skeins
157 (178, 210, 233, 269) [295, 339, 371, 393, 427] grams
574 (651, 768, 854, 986) [1081, 1242, 1360, 1439, 1564] metres
627 (712, 839, 933, 1077) [1181, 1357, 1487, 1573, 1710] yards
Please note that a 10% yarn contingency is incorporated into these quantities, thus sizes 3, 7 and 10, may only require 2, 3 and 4 skeins respectively.
Tools:
Needles
– Size 4mm / US 6 circular needle, 80-100cm / 32-40” length (or size needed to obtain gauge) to knit the body.
– Size 3.75mm / US 5 circular needle, 80cm / 32” length (or 0.25mm / 1 US size smaller than gauge-size needle) to knit the neck band and sleeve cuffs. If not using
magic loop for small circumferences, then a set of double pointed needles will be required.
Spare needle or smooth waste yarn for holding live sts.
Tapestry/Darning needle
Stitch markers 10 (11, 12, 13, 14) [15, 16, 17, 18, 19], 2 unique
Locking markers or yarn tie markers
Gauge
23 sts x 32 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.
Construction Notes:
Castaways is worked in one piece, from the top down. Commencing with the back and then front neck, worked in the flat back and forth until arm holes are created. It is then joined in the round and knit down to the deep garter and shell motif hem. You can shorten/ lengthen this garment by knitting less/ more body length before commencing the hem. Try on as you go and adjust accordingly. Please note that extra yarn will be required if you knit the body length longer.
The neck band is worked by picking up neckline sts. Sleeves in similar fashion.
