PATTERN DETAILS
Detailed information about this pattern, including a full schematic, can be found in the Pattern Detail pages linked below. Excerpts from the pattern details page are also included below.
FIT I - PATTERN DETAILS (PDF)
FIT II - PATTERN DETAILS (PDF)
SIZING
Fit I is graded based on a traditional women’s sizing chart and Fit II is graded based on a traditional men’s sizing chart. Both fit types are graded to 10 sizes, designed to fit bodies with bust/chest measurements between 30-66” (75-165 cm).
All sizes include an additional 8” (20 cm) of ease in the finished garment.
See the pattern details pages above to see a full schematic.
SAMPLE
The cream sample is shown in Fit I & Size B. It is worn with 8” / 20 cm of positive ease at the bust and 5” / 12.5 cm of positive ease at the upper arm on a body with a height of 5’2” / 157 cm.
The blue sample is shown in Fit II & Size B. It is worn with 8” / 20 cm of positive ease at the chest and 4” / 10 cm of positive ease at the upper arm on a body with a height of 5’9” / 175 cm.
TESTERS
Check out this pattern modeled on a variety of body shapes and sizes in the Tester Showcase. Detailed information is included about each tester project.
YARN
Kelbourne Woolens Lucky Tweed (heavy worsted/aran weight; 100% non-superwash Merino wool; 210 yds / 190 m per 100 g). Samples are shown in cream (104) and ocean (426).
See the pattern details pages above for detailed yardage requirements.
TECHNIQUES USED
• Backward Loop Cast On
• Tubular Bind Off
• Reading charts
• Cables
• Increasing in pattern
• Decreasing in pattern
• Picking up sts
• Sewing a folded collar