SIZES & FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) 10, 11, 12
Finished Bust Circumference: 32.75 (36, 39.5, 42.75, 46) (49.25, 52.5, 55.75, 59) 62.25, 65.75, 69 in
83 (91.5, 100.5, 108.5, 117) (125, 133.5, 141.5, 150) 158, 167, 175.5 cm
This top is designed to be worn with approximately 8-9 in (20.5-23 cm) positive ease. The model on the cover has a bust circumference of 34 in (86.5 cm) and is wearing a size 4 with 8.5 in (21.5 cm) of positive ease.
YARN
This pattern uses heavy DK or Worsted weight yarn, but any yarn can be used as long as you achieve gauge. A buffer has been added to ensure you have enough yarn.
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Heavy DK or Light Worsted Weight
1176 (1253, 1358, 1414, 1520) (1633, 1751, 1861, 1952) 2082, 2181, 2280 yds
490 (522, 566, 589, 633) (680, 729, 775, 813) 867, 909, 950 g
1075 (1145, 1242, 1293, 1390) (1493, 1601, 1701, 1785) 1903, 1994, 2085 m
YARN USED:
Sew Happy Jane Meadow DK: 100% U.S. Fine Merino/Rambouillet Wool (21 microns) (DK Weight) 240 yds (219 m) / 100 g in Night Bloom
5 (6, 6, 6, 7) (7, 8, 8, 9) 9, 10, 10 hanks
GAUGE
19.5 sts x 30 rows/rnds in broken rib pattern = 4 in x 4 in (10 cm x 10 cm) after blocking
NEEDLES
For neckband and body: US 7 (4.5 mm) 16-32 in (40-80 cm) circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge. Switch to longer length needles as your stitch count increases.
For body and cuff ribbing: US 5 (3.75 mm) 16-32 in (40-80 cm) circular needles or double-pointed needles, or long circular if using magic loop method.
For sleeves: US 7 (4.5 mm) small circumference needles such as
16 in (40 cm) circular needles.
NOTIONS
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Waste yarn
• Blocking mats