Making Waves - Sweater

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) [6, 7, 8, 9, 10]
Finished bust circumference: 110.5 (121, 126, 137, 142) [152.5, 158, 168.5, 173.5, 184] cm / 43.5 (47.5, 49.5, 54, 56) [60, 62.25, 66.25, 68.25, 72.5]” - recommended to be worn with 34 cm / 13.5” of positive ease at the bust.

YARN
De Rerum Natura Gilliatt (100% Merino; 250 metres / 273 yards per 100g)

980 (1030, 1090, 1170, 1225) [1275, 1345, 1390, 1440,1555] metres / 1075 (1130, 1195, 1280, 1340) [1390, 1470, 1520, 1580, 1700] yards

Sample shown is knit in colourway Argile. Francesca wears a size 3 with 16 cm / 6.25" of positive ease.

NEEDLES
4 mm / US 6 circular needle with a cable length of at least 100 cm / 40” (or needle size to obtain gauge)
3.5 mm / US 4 circular needle with a cable length of at least 100 cm / 40” (or needle size to obtain gauge)
3 mm / US 2.5 circular needle with a cable length of at least 100 cm / 40” (or needle size to obtain gauge)

This pattern uses the magic loop technique.

GAUGE
19 sts x 28 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in stockinette stitch and charted patterns, on largest needle, after blocking)
24 sts x 26 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in twisted stitch patterns, on largest needle, after blocking)
22 sts x 30 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in 2x2 ribbing, on second largest needle, after blocking)

NOTIONS
• Darning needle
• Crochet hook 3 mm / D-3
• Scrap yarn in contrasting colour
• Stitch markers / removable stitch markers
• Tape measure

SKILLS & TECHNIQUES
• Wrap & Turn Short Rows
• Provisional Tubular Cast-on for 2x2 ribbing
• Tubular Bind-Off for 2x2 ribbing
• Picking up stitches from bind-off edge
• Twisted stitches

CONTRIBUTORS
• Model: Francesca Margaux
• Photography: Melinda Dela Costa
• Tech Editing: Jessica Schwab & Jen Hurley
• Graphic Design: Camille Romano

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Neck circumference: 36 (36, 38, 38, 40) [42, 42, 44, 44, 45.5] cm / 14.25 (14.25, 15, 15, 15.75) [16.5, 16.5, 17.25, 17.25, 18]”
• Front neck drop: 3 cm / 1.25”
• Yoke depth: 24 (25, 25, 26, 26) [27, 28, 29, 31, 32.5] cm / 9.5 (10, 10, 10.25, 10.25) [10.75, 11, 11.5, 12.25, 12.75]”
• Bust circumference: 110.5 (121, 126, 137, 142) [152.5, 158, 168.5, 173.5, 184] cm / 43.5 (47.5, 49.5, 54, 56) [60, 62.25, 66.25, 68.25, 72.5]”
• Side length from underarm: 25 (25, 25, 25, 25) [25, 25, 21.5, 21.5, 21.5] cm / 9.75 (9.75, 9.75, 9.75, 9.75) [9.75, 9.75, 8.5, 8.5, 8.5]”
• Upper sleeve circumference: 35 (37.5, 40, 43.5, 46) [47.5, 50, 52.5, 57, 59.5] cm / 13.75 (14.75, 15.75, 17, 18) [18.75, 19.75, 20.75, 22.5, 23.5]”
• Sleeve length from underarm: 42 cm / 16.5”
• Sleeve cuff circumference: 20 (21.5, 21.5, 21.5, 21.5) [22.5, 23.5, 24.5, 28, 28] cm / 7.75 (8.5, 8.5, 8.5, 8.5) [8.75, 9.25, 9.75, 11, 11]”