MATERIALS
Fingering weight wool yarn in the following approximate amounts:
645 (750, 840, 900, 975, 1135) yards of Color 1 (C1)
870 (895, 1030, 1170, 1315, 1350) yards of Color 2 (C2)
GAUGE
24 stitches & 34 rows/rounds = 4” in stockinette stitch with Size A needle(s), after blocking
Note: It is recommended that both flat and circular gauges be checked before beginning garment
NEEDLES
Size A (for Main Fabric):
One 32” circular needle and one set of double-pointed needles (DPN) in size needed to obtain gauge
Suggested Size: 4 mm (US 6)
Size B (for Ribbing):
One each 24” and 32” circular needles, and one set of DPNs, one size smaller than Size A
Suggested Size: 3¾ mm (US 5)
Size C (for Tubular Cast On and Neckband):
One 32” circular needle and one set of DPNs, one size smaller than Size B
Suggested Size: 3½ mm (US 4)
Note: If you have adjusted the needle size to obtain the correct gauge, it may or may not be necessary to make a matching adjustment to the needle size used for Tubular Cast On, due to variances in individual work. Please test your chosen cast-on method on your swatch.
32” circular needle can be used instead of DPNs if using the Magic Loop Method for small-circumference circular knitting.
FINISHED DIMENSIONS
45¼ (49¼, 53¼, 57¼, 61¼, 65¼)“ circumference at bust (seamed)
Intended Ease: +12–16” at chest