Rakuda

SIZES
To Fit Actual Bust Circumference UpTo: 31.5 (35.5, 37.5, 40, 44, 46, 48.5, 52.5, 54.5)" / 80 (90, 95.5, 101.5, 112, 117, 123, 133.5, 138.5) cm.
5-7" / 12.5 - 18 cm positive ease recommended.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 36.5 (40.5, 42.5, 45, 49, 51, 53.5, 57.5, 59.5)" / 92.5 (103, 108, 114.5, 124.5, 129.5, 136, 146, 151) cm.
Size 40.5" / 103 cm modelled with 5" / 12.5 cm positive ease.
Length: 25 (26, 26.25, 26.5, 27.75, 28.25, 28.75, 30, 30.75)" / 63.5 (66, 66.5, 67.5, 70.5, 72, 73, 76, 78) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn
Anzula Luxury Fibers ‘Cole’ 100% Superwash Merino; 180 yds / 164 m per 3.5 oz /100 g skein); Colour: Pewter; 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9) skeins

Needles & Notions
2 US size 8 / 5 mm circular needles, 40" / 100 cm long
2 US size 10.5 / 7 mm circular needles, 40" / 100 cm long
Set of US size 8 / 5 mm dpns (if not using magic loop for sleeves)
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter’s gauge is unique.
Tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holder, one 1.25" / 3 cm diameter button.

GAUGE
16 sts and 21 rows = 4" / 10 cm in St St with smaller needle
16 sts and 30 rows = 4" / 10 cm in Garter Stitch with smaller needle
15 sts and 18 rows = 4" / 10 cm in Over-Sized Lace

TECHNIQUES DESCRIBED:
3-Needle Bind-Off, I-Cord Bind-Off, German Short Rows.