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SIZES
This pattern is available in 9 sizes, 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 Chest Circumference: 38 (40.5, 46, 48.5) (54, 56.5, 62) (64.5, 70) in / 96.5 (103, 117, 123) (137, 143.5, 157.5) (164, 178) cm
Intended Ease: +6-8 in
Sample shown is size 1 on 32-inch bust circumference.
YARN
Biches & Bûches Le Gros Lambswool (100% Lambswool)
7 (8, 8, 9) (10, 10, 11) (12, 12) skeins
Shown in Dark Blue
NEEDLES
US 5, 32-inch circular
US 5, 16-inch circular
US 8, 32-inch circular
US 8, 24-inch circular
Spare US 5 circular needle
Spare US 8 circular needle
Cable needle
NOTIONS
Stitch holder or scrap yarn
Stitch markers
Locking stitch markers
Blocking wires & t-pins (optional, but recommended)
Tapestry needle
Scissors
GAUGE
24 sts and 28 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in Honeycomb Cable Pattern, on US 8 needles, after blocking
18 sts and 28 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in Elongated Cable Pattern, on US 8 needles, after blocking
TECHNIQUES
Long-Tail Tubular Cast On
Decreasing
Sloped Bind Off
Selvedge Edge
Cables
Tubular Bind Off (Kitchener Stitch)
Seaming
Knitting in the Round
Picking up Stitches