Sizes 33.75(37.25,40.5,43.75,47.25,50.5)(53.75,57.25, 60.5,63.75)”/85.75(94.5,102.75,111.25,120,128.25) (136.5,145.5,153.75,162)cm. Sizes based on bust circumference, worn closed in final, blocked fabric. Shown worn with about 4”/10 cm positive ease at bust.

Needles US#7/4.5mm needles for body. US#6/4mm needles for collar, button band, armhole ribbing and lace hem. I suggest a long circular needle for body, hem, and button band and a shorter circular needle for the ribbing at collar and armhole openings.

Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows per 4”/10cm in stockinette and lace hem. 22 sts and 32 rows per 4”/10cm in rib.   

Yarn Ewetopia Blend Fine (100% Fine Wool, 285yds/ 260m per 3.5oz/100g skein) or Ridge Fingering (100% Fine Wool, 2-ply fingering yarn. 200yds/182m per 1.75oz/ 50g skein). Shown in Blend Fine, in Red-Orange, or Ridge Fingering Clementine.

600,(650,700,800,850,950)(1000,1050,1100,1200)yds/ 550(595,640,730,780,870)(915,960,1005,1100)m of fingering or sport weight yarn that knits to gauge. Estimates include 10% buffer, based on test knits.

Notions Stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holders or waste yarn, sewing needle and thread. 7(7,7,7,7,7) (8,8,8,8) 0.5”/1.25cm lightweight buttons (or any number of buttons desired).

Construction Comments:

Ward 8 is worked in one piece to armholes, then separated into Fronts and Back and worked in three pieces to shoulders, which are then seamed. Button band is picked up along Front edges and completed before collar is picked up around neckline. Armhole ribbings are picked up last and worked in the round. Notes on modifying fit are below.