Finished Bust: 33.75 (36, 38.25, 40.5, 45.25, 47.5, 49.75)”/86 (91, 97, 103, 115, 121, 126) cm
(Choose a size that is approx. 2” larger than your actual bust measurement. Sample photograph is the 36”/91 cm size and is being worn with approx. 2.5”/6 cm of positive ease).
Gauge: 3.5 sts & 5 rows = 1″/2.5 cm in Stockinette st
Yarn: Approx. 460 (495, 522, 590, 675, 705, 780) yds of bulky-weight yarn, shown in Chunky by Malabrigo Yarn (100% Merino; 100g = 104 yds), 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins.
Needles & Other Supplies
• US 10/6 mm 32”/80 cm circular knitting needle or size needed to obtain gauge
• US 9/5.5 mm 32”/80 cm and 16”/40 cm circ needles, or 1 size smaller than that used to obtain gauge.
• Extra US 10/6 mm needle (or size needed to obtain gauge) to be used during 3 needle bind-off technique (can be a circular, DPN or straight needle)
• 6 stitch markers, 4 of one kind for sides, 2 of a different kind for lace panel
• 4 pieces of scrap yarn, approx 10”/25 cm in length
• Tapestry needle to weave in ends
