Pattern Information
Pattern
Information
Yarn: DK Weight
Level: Beginner
Sizes & Fit
This pattern comes in 9 different sizes: XS (S, M, L, X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X).
There are 1-4 inches (2.5-10 cm) of positive ease worked into the bust of this design, so choose your size based on your actual bust measurement for a similar fit to the sample.
There are 1-4 inches (2.5-10 cm) of positive ease worked into the bust of this design, so choose your size based on your actual bust measurement for a similar fit to the sample.
Sizes | XS | S | M | L | X | 2X | 3X | 4X | 5X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bust (cm) | 78 | 88 | 98.5 | 108.5 | 118.5 | 129 | 139 | 149 | 159.5 |
Bust (in) | 30¾ | 34¾ | 38¾ | 42¾ | 46¾ | 50¾ | 54¾ | 58¾ | 62¾ |
These are the finished garment measurements. |
Material Requirements
YARN
DK Weight
Approximately 1020(1105, 1220, 1345, 1480)(1630, 1795, 1975, 2175) metres or 1120(1210, 1335, 1475, 1620)(1785, 1965, 2160, 2380) yards
Every 10 cm / 4 in of added length in the body will add approx 165 (185, 205, 240, 260) (280, 305, 325) m / 180 (205, 225, 260, 285) (305, 330, 355) yds of yarn.
Yardage provided includes 5% extra for swatching and margin of error. Adjust amounts for desired length.
Hooks
3.75mm (F) crochet hook
Notions
Measuring tape • Yarn needle • Scissors
Yarn used in the sample:
Leroo Cotton Organic DK in the colour Forget Me Not
Alternative Yarns
Any fingering weight yarn will work – keep in mind that yarn content will affect drape and warmth levels.
- DMC Natura, Just Cotton (100% Cotton)
- Scheepjes, Bamboo Soft (50% Bamboo, 50% Cotton)
- MillaMia, Naturally Baby Soft (50% Cotton, 50% Soy)
- KnitPicks, Lindy Chain (70% Linen, 30% Pima Cotton)
- Sirdar, Country Classic 4 Ply (50% Merino Wool, 50% Acrylic)
- Knit Picks, Twill Fingering (100% Merino Superwash Wool)
- Cascade Heritage, Solids (75% Merino Wool, 25% Nylon)
gauge
18 sts x 12 rows = 10 cm / 4in
In dc worked flat after blocking
Swatch Instructions
Be sure to block and check gauge before starting by making a big enough gauge swatch (at least 15 x 15 cm / 6 x 6 in).
Certain materials might sag, and fabric may extend too much with drape, so adjust hook size appropriately.
