Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X)
Finished Bust Circumference: 38 (43, 47.5, 52.5, 57, 63, 68)”/97 (109, 121, 133, 145, 160, 173) cm
Picking a Size: Shown in Size S (43”/109 cm), being worn with approx. 9”/23 cm of positive ease at the bust. I recommend picking a size that is 6-10”/15-25 cm larger than your actual bust measurement, depending on your desired fit. Visit my tips page (link in pattern) if you would like more information about picking a size.
Gauge: 21 sts & 32 rnds = 4”/10 cm in St st in the rnd on Body needle.
Yarn: Approx 730 (845, 1015, 1175, 1390, 1570, 1825) yds of DK-weight yarn, shown in Quinoa by Berroco (91% cotton/9% nylon; 50g = 175 yds), 5 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11) skeins, shown in Aqua 1023.*
*Because this yarn has been discontinued, other yarn suggestions are: Berroco Meraki, Berroco Isola, and Juniper Moon Farm Zooey DK.
You can also check out my blog post that provides more in-depth yarn substitution ideas. Also, if you use a wool blend yarn, you may want to consider adding a hem trim so the bottom doesn’t roll. Check out my Castaway Tips page for more info about this!
Needles and other supplies:
- For Body: US 6/4 mm 32”/80 cm circ, or size needed to obtain gauge (note: larger sizes can consider using a 40”/100 cm).
- For Sleeves: US 6/4 mm DPNs (or same size as used to obtain gauge), or you can use long circ if magic looping.
- For Three Needle Bind-Off:
- Extra US 6/4 mm 24”/60 cm or 32”/80 cm, or same needle size as used to obtain gauge.
- US 7/4.5 mm needle (straight, circ or DPN), or 1 needle size larger than that used to obtain gauge.
- Stitch markers.
- Scrap yarn.
- Tapestry needle.
