MATERIALS & INFORMATION
Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
measures as follows in chest circumference:
90cm/ 36” (100cm/ 40”, 110cm/ 44”, 120cm/ 48”, 130cm/ 52”, 140cm/ 56”, 150cm/ 60”, 160cm/ 64”)
schematic will detailed measurements provided
Fit
recommended worn with approximately, but no less than, 10cm/ 4” of ease around the chest; half sizes can be worked by slightly altering gauge (explained in the pattern)
Gauge
main fabric: 19 sts x 24 rounds = 10cm x 10cm/ 4” x 4” in pattern
edgings: 23 sts x 32 rounds = 10cm x 10cm/ 4” x 4” in 1x1 rib
Yarn
designed with Life in the Long Grass Linen-Merino Singles (held double)
kits are available here
suitable for DK to Aran weight yarns,
approximately 150-200m/ 165-220y per 100g/ 3.5oz
project requires 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5) 100g/3.5oz skeins
of each C1 and C2 for standard option
(the extended collar option requires up to a skein extra of C1, depending on yarn and size)
Needles
Needle A: circular needle, 4.5mm (US 7) in diameter,
or as needed to meet gauge in pattern for main fabric
Needle B: circular needle, 3.00mm (US 3) in diameter,
or as needed to meet gauge for edgings
Notions
stitch markers, measuring tape, scrap yarn, tapestry needle, up to 12 buttons, approximately 15-20mm/ 0.75” in diameter
Special Techniques
provisional cast-on, overlapping sts, increasing and decreasing in pattern