Pattern File
The pattern is 1 PDF file as a digital download.
Sizes
(1,2,3,4)(5,6,7,8)(9,10,11,12) with finished bust/hem circumferences:
(86,92,98,103.5)(108,114,120,126)(133.5,142,154,166)cm /
(33.75,36.25,38.5,40.75)(42.5,45,47.25,49.5)(52.5,56,60.75,65.25)"
Intended to be worn with about 10 to 15cm / 4 to 6” of positive ease at bust and/or hem. A list of measurements and schematic is provided on page 2.
Yarn
Jamieson’s of Shetland, Shetland Spindrift (100% Shetland wool; 105 metres / 115 yards per 25 grams) in 2 colours listed below. If using the sample yarn, the number of 25 gram balls of Shetland Spindrift is given in brackets.
MC Titanic; (8,8,9,9)(10,10,11,12)(12,13,14,15) balls:
(805,840,900,945)(1000,1050,1115,1180)(1250,1320,1415,1500) metres
(880,920,985,1035)(1095,1150,1200,1290)(1370,1445,1550,1640) yards
CC Dewdrop; (6,6,7,7)(7,8,8,9)(9,10,11,11) balls:
(580,620,655,700)(735,775,825,875)(930,985,1065,1130) metres
(635,680,715,765)(805,850,905,955)(1020,1080,1165,1235) yards
Gauge
To find your needle size, you need to swatch the Stranded Colourwork.
Stranded Colourwork: 27 sts / 27 rows/rnds to 10cm / 4” using gauge‐size needles.
Needles & Notions
The gauges were achieved with the following needle size. To work the pattern as written, you must swatch and use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.
Size A: 3mm (US 2.5) circular needles of varying lengths for hem, neckband, and cuff ribbing
Size B: 3.5mm (US 4) circular needles of varying lengths for stranded colourwork
You will also need: spare interchangeable cables or spare needles or scrap yarn for holding stitches; stitch markers.
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Tech edited by Sue Hislop (on Ravelry as Sue-Cat)