Image 1 of 10
Image 2 of 10
Image 3 of 10
Image 4 of 10
Image 5 of 10
Image 6 of 10
Image 7 of 10
Image 8 of 10
Image 9 of 10
Image 10 of 10
PATTERN DETAILS
Detailed information about this pattern can be found in the Pattern Details PDFs linked below. Excerpts from the pattern details pages are also included below.
FIT I - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LFOLn2cTCTLLEMv2dXhqlJxf...
FIT II - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JzZFm-9emjwru91YtFOvW69M...
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 PDFs linked above to see a full schematic.
SAMPLE
Photos show Fit I Size B worn with 8.5” / 21.5 cm of positive ease at the bust on a body with a height of 5’2” / 157 cm. The sample does not include the optional bust darts.
TESTERS
Check out the Tester Showcase to view the projects from all my wonderful test knitters! This can be a great way to get color & yarn inspiration, as well as a chance to see the fit of this garment on a wide range of different bodies.
YARN
Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino (worsted weight; 100% Merino; 137 yds / 125 m per 50 g). Sample is shown in Pea Shoots.
This pattern can be worked in any worsted weight yarn. It can also be worked in a sport/DK weight yarn held together with a strand of lace weight mohair (you will need the yardage listed below in BOTH yarns if you are holding two yarns together). Be sure to swatch in your chosen yarn(s) to ensure you achieve the intended gauge and like the resulting fabric.
See the Pattern Details PDFs linked above for detailed yardage requirements.
TECHNIQUES USED
• Working flat
• Working in the round
• German Short Rows
• Basic increases and decreases
• Picking up sts