Finished Measurements
Sizes (1, 2, 3) [4, 5, 6] (7, 8, 9) [10, 11, 12] with Finished Chest Measurements (38, 42, 46) [50, 54, 58] (62, 66, 70) [74, 78, 82]” to fit (26, 30, 34) [38, 42, 46] (50, 54, 58) [62, 66, 70]” chest; designed to fit with 10 - 12” positive ease.
Sample shown is size 3, worn on 34” chest with 12” positive ease.
Yarn
De Rerum Natura Robinson - Heavy DK/Light Worsted weight; 70% Organic Merino Wool and 30% Recycled Cotton; 270 yards (250 meters) / 100 g (3.5 oz)
(3, 3, 4) [4, 4, 5] (5, 5, 6) [6, 6, 7] skeins, photographed in barbe a papa
or ~ (658, 722, 792) [876, 949, 1018] (1105, 1186, 1275) [1353, 1439, 1523] yards of a worsted weight merino/cotton blend yarn
Gauge
18 sts and 26 rows = 4” over St stitch with gauge needles, blocked
18 sts and 24 rows = 4” over Vine lace stitch with gauge needles, blocked
Needles
US 6 / 4 mm 32” circular needles, or size to obtain gauge
US 5 / 3.75 mm 24” circular needles, or one size smaller than gauge needle, for neckband
Note: A circular needle is used to accommodate the number of stitches for the body and neckband. Fronts, Back and Sleeves are worked in pieces.
Tools
Locking stitch markers (5), tapestry needle, blocking wires, blocking pins.