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 35 (39, 43.25, 47.25) (50.25, 54.25, 58.5) (62.5, 66.5) in / 89 (99, 109.5, 120) (127.5, 137.5, 148.5) (158.5, 169) cm Sample shown is size XS on 32-inch bust circumference.
YARN
Fingering Weight: Linen/Silk Blend
1470 (1720, 1980, 2200) (2410, 2680, 3000) (3310, 3410) yds / 1349 (1578, 1817, 2019) (2212, 2459, 2753) (3037, 3129) m
Suggested Yarn: Shibui Knits Koan (70%Linen, 30% MulberrySilk; 248yds/227m/50g)
6 (7, 8, 9) (10, 11, 13) (14, 14) skeins in Bone
NEEDLES
US 3, 16-inch circular
US 3, 24-inch or 32-inch circular
US 4, 24-inch or 32-inch circular
NOTIONS
Stitch markers
Blocking wires & t-pins (optional, but recommended)
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
31.5 stitches and 35 rows = 4 inches in stitch pattern on US 4 needles, after blocking
TECHNIQUES
German Twisted Cast On
Invisible Increases
Double Decreases
Sloped Bind Off
Slipping Stitches
Seaming
Knitting in the round