SIZES
To Fit Actual Bust Circumference Up To: 34 (37.25, 41.5, 45.25, 49, 52.75, 56.5, 60.25)” / 86.5 (96, 105.5, 115, 124.5, 134, 143.5, 153) cm
2.5 - 4.5” / 6.5-11.5 cm of positive ease recommended.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 36.5 (40.25, 44, 47.75, 51.5, 55.25, 59, 62.75)” / 92.5 (102, 112, 121.5, 131, 140.5, 150, 159.5) cm buttoned below underarm gusset
Size 40.25” / 101 cm modelled with 4.25”/ 11 cm positive ease.
Length from Back of Neck: 22.25 (23.25, 24, 24.75, 26.25, 27.25, 28, 28.75)” / 56.5 (59, 61, 63, 66.5, 69, 71, 73) cm, not including neckband
YARN
Stolen Stitches ‘Deas’ (86% Merino Wool, 14% Mohair; 202 yds / 185 m per 3.6 oz / 100 g); colour: Sap, 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins
Approximate Yardage: 968 (1053, 1180, 1300, 1456, 1606, 1744, 1895) yds / 885 (965, 1080, 1191, 1334, 1471, 1598, 1735) m
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US size 8 / 5 mm circular needles, 40” / 100 cm long (or longer for larger sizes if desired)
US size 8 / 5 mm dpns if magic loop not used for sleeves
US size 7 / 4.5 mm circular needles, 40” / 100 cm long (or longer for larger sizes) for Ribbing
US size 7 / 4.5 mm dpns if magic loop not used for Ribbing
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter’s gauge is unique.
Tapestry needle, waste yarn or spare needle, markers, 7 (7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 8) buttons 1” / 23 mm diameter.
GAUGE
17 sts and 24 rows / rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Reverse St St with larger needle
19 sts and 28 rows / rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Ribbing unstretched with smaller needle
Back Cable (26 sts) measures 4.5” / 11.5 cm across
Right or Left Front Cable (13 sts) measures 2.25” / 5.5 cm across
Side Cable (12 sts) measures 2.25” / 5.5 cm across