Finished Bust: 32.5 (37, 41, 45.5, 50) (54.5, 59, 63.5, 68)”/83 (94, 104, 116, 127) (138, 150, 161, 173) cm*
*Note: This measurement is as worn, with front bands overlapping.
Picking a Size: I suggest picking a size that is approx 3-8”/8-20 cm larger than your actual chest measurement, depending on desired fit. Shown in size 3 (41”/104 cm), being worn with approx 7-8”/18-20 cm of positive ease.
Gauge: 14.5 sts & 22 rows = 4”/10 cm in St st after blocking.
Yarn: Approx 525 (575, 650, 700, 750) (825, 900, 1000, 1075) yds of aran/bulky-weight yarn, shown in Santa Cruz Organic Merino by Juniper Moon Farm (100% Organic Wool); 100g = 191 yds), 3 (4, 4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 6, 6) skeins, shown in 142 Citron.
Needles & Other Supplies
• US 10/6 mm 32”/80 cm circ, or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Extra US 10/6 mm 24”/60 cm or 32”/80 cm circ (or size used to obtain gauge), to be used during Three Needle Bind-Off technique.
• For Armhole Trim: US 9/5.5 mm 16”/40 cm circ, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge.
• For Front Bands: US 9/5.5 mm 40”/100 cm circ (or you can use 2 32”/80 cm circs), or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge.
• 8 stitch markers.
• Stitch holders or scrap yarn.
• Tapestry needle to weave in ends.
