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 bust circumference is 41 (45, 48.75, 52.5) (57, 61, 64.75) (68.5, 73) in / 104 (114, 123.5, 133) (144.75, 155, 164.5) (174, 185.5) cm. Sample shown is size XS on 32-inch bust circumference.
YARN
DK Weight: 100% Wool
790 (887, 975, 1126) (1298, 1492, 1689) (1912, 2076) yds / 725 (814, 895, 1033) (1191, 1370, 1550) (1754, 1905) m
Suggested Yarn: Echoview Fiber Mill Ranger Merino DK (90% American Merino Wool, 10% Locally Sourced Rambouillet Wool)
3 (4, 4, 5) (5, 6, 7) (8, 8) skeins in Hedwig
NEEDLES
US 6, 16-inch circular
US 6, 32-inch or 40-inch circular
Set of US 6 double-pointed needles
NOTIONS
Stitch holders or scrap yarn
Stitch markers
Blocking wires & t-pins (optional, but recommended)
Tapestry needle
4 (4, 4, 5) (5, 5, 6) (7, 7) 3/4 in / 2 cm buttons
GAUGE
21 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on US 6 needles, after blocking
TECHNIQUES
Long-Tail Cast On
Long-Tail Cast On Purlwise
2x2 Ribbing
Wrap & Turn Short Rows
3 Needle Bind Off
Knitting in the round
Button Placket
Buttonholes
Sewing Buttons