SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Body Circumference:
76 (86, 96.5, 107, 117, 127) cm 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50) inches
Length to Underarm: 32 (32, 34, 34, 36, 36) cm 12.5 (12.5, 13, 13, 14, 14) inches
Upper Arm Circumference: 26.5 (28, 29, 32, 34, 38) cm 10.5 (11, 11.5, 12.5, 13.5, 15) inches
Yoke Depth: 19 (20, 20, 21.5, 23, 23) cm 7.5 (8, 8, 8.5, 9, 9) inches
For further measurements, see schematic on Page 2
Designed to be worn with zero ease based on the relaxed gauge; choose a size up if you prefer a slouchier fit
Model has 79 cm / 31 inch bust and is wearing size 86 cm / 34 inches
YARN
Blacker Yarns Shetland Coffee Range DK (100% Shetland Wool, 270 metres / 300 yards per 100g skein)
Note: if making a longer jumper, approximately 1 extra ball will be required per 5cm / 2 inches
DIFFICULTY
Techniques include: working in the round, reading charts, decreasing while working charts and short row shaping
NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
For the Body:
3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) 80cm / 32 inch circular knitting needle 4mm (UK 8, US 6) 80cm / 32 inch circular knitting needle
For the Sleeves:
3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) DPNs or long circular knitting needle for Magic Loop Technique 4mm (UK 8, US 6) US 6 DPNs or long circular knitting needle for Magic Loop Technique
For the Yoke:
4mm (UK 8, US 6) 100cm (40 inch) circular knitting needles 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) 40cm (16 inch) circular knitting needles or DPNs for neckband
4+ stitch markers, including one unique to indicate beginning of round Cable needle Length of smooth waste yarn
GAUGE / TENSION
27 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm / 4 inch square using larger needles, measured over central cable motif (Chart B2 – Page 9) when fabric is relaxed
24 stitches and 32 rows to 4 inches / 10cm using smaller needles, measured over 1×1 rib
Always use a needle size which results in the correct gauge after blocking
Note: You must match row gauge in order to achieve the correct yoke measurements