File
The pattern is 1 PDF file as a digital download.
Sizes
1(2,3,4)(5,6,7) with finished garment hem (& bust) circumferences:
104.5(110.5,118.5,130.5)(144.5,160.5,176.5)cm / 41.25(43.5,46.75,51.25)(57,63.25,69.5)”.
Intended to be worn with 10 to 25cm / 4 to 10” positive ease at hem. Sample shown is the size 3 on 97cm / 38.25” hips (and 87cm / 34.25” bust), corresponding to 21.5cm / 8.5” ease at hem (and 31.5cm / 12.5” ease at bust). A list of measurements is provided in the pattern.
Yarn
Sweet Paprika Elora (100% Norbouillet wool; 300 metres / 328 yards per 100 grams).
*Cuslett has kits! This is small batch yarn and 100% Canadian sourced, spun, and hand-dyed in Canada; quantities are limited.
You can get yarn kits here: Cuslett yarn kits
Sample uses main colour (MC) Above the Clouds; and the Flower Fairies mini‐skein set. Specific amounts listed below and if using Elora, the number of skeins of Elora is given in brackets.
MC (Above the Clouds; 5(6,6,7)(7,8,9) skeins):
1500(1620,1740,1915)(2100,2370,2600) metres /
1650(1770,1905,2095)(2295,2590,2845) yards
CC1‐CC6 (Flower Fairies; 1 mini‐skein set):
CC1 (light pink): 20 metres / 25 yards
CC2 (pink): 30 metres / 35 yards
CC3 (red): 25 metres / 30 yards
CC4 (purple): 35 metres / 40 yards
CC5 (navy): 40 metres / 45 yards
CC6 (teal): 40 metres / 45 yards
Gauges
To find your needle sizes you need to swatch.
Stockinette: 25 sts / 38 rows to 10cm / 4” using size A needles.
Colourwork: 25 sts / 29 rnds to 10cm / 4” using size B needles.
Cable: 28 sts / 38 rows to 10cm / 4” using size A needles.
Needles & Notions
The gauges were achieved with the following size A needles. 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) needles of varying lengths
Size B: 3.5mm (US 4) needles of varying lengths
You will also need: spare needles or interchangeable cables for holding sts, stitch markers, removable markers, cable needle.
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Tech edited by Sue Hislop (Ravelry: Sue-Cat