Arboreal is worked seamlessly from the top down. The stranded yoke is worked and then short row shaping is added on the back to shape the shoulders and neckline. The sleeves and body are separated and worked top down. Optional, gentle waist shaping makes for a feminine fit. It’s fun and meditative to watch the leaves grow as the yoke is knitted. The chart is easy to follow and memorize and is suitable for a beginner, calling for only two colors. This design lends itself to many types of yarn and color combinations: Choose 2 colors for simplicity, create a faded effect in the yoke background, or simulate a turning leaves effect by creating a gradient with colors of your choice.
Finished bust measurements:
33.25 (36, 38.5, 42, 45)(47, 49, 51.5, 53.25, 56)” / 84.5 (91.5, 98, 106.75, 114.5)(119.5, 124.5, 131, 135.25, 142.25) cm
Fit:
Designed to be worn with 1-4” of positive ease. Shown with 1” ease.
Gauge:
20 sts and 28 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette st on larger needles, after blocking.
Needles:
A: US 4 (3.5 mm) DPNs or 16” (40 cm) circular (neckline), matching set DPNs (for cuff ribbing), and 24” (60 cm) or longer circular for waistband.
B: US 5 (3.75 mm) DPNs and 24” (60 cm) or longer circular needle for body and sleeves.
Materials:
DK or light worsted weight yarn in the following amounts:
MC: 1100 (1200, 1300, 1400, 1500)(1600, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2000) yds / 1098 (1189, 1281, 1372, 1463)(1555, 1646, 1738, 1829, 1921) meters
CC1: 180 (190, 200, 210, 220) (230, 240, 250, 260, 270) yds / 165 (174, 183, 192, 202)(211, 220, 229, 238, 247) meters.
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