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/1vtmWyM1YGx_Lrmu5vWANKc1-...
FIT II - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_-9cWLjLuQ0ovp-d16bUHvAN...
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 4” (10 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 4” (10 cm) of positive ease at the bust on a body with a height of 5’3” (160 cm).
TESTERS
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YARN
Gepard Wild & Soft (40% wild tussah silk, 60% Merino; 263 yds / 240 m per 50 g).
Solid sample is shown in 186 Red Panda.
Striped sample is shown in 101 Cream (MC), 172 Tabacco (CC1), and 612 Faded Lilac (CC2).
See the Pattern Details PDFs linked above for detailed yardage requirements.
TECHNIQUES USED
• German Short Rows (bust darts only)
• Picking up stitches
• M1L, M1R, M1Lp & M1Rp
• Adding a lifeline
• Folded hem
• Folded collar