Asa Adult Sizes by talitha kuomi

Asa Adult Sizes

Knitting
October 2013
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
12.5 stitches and 19 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 11 - 8.0 mm
1040 - 1430 yards (951 - 1308 m)
Chest circumference: 38½ (42¼, 44, 50½, 52)
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Sizes
Men’s 36 40, 41½, 48, 49½ inches
Meant to be worn with approximately 2½ inches of positive ease.
Shown in size 40.

Finished Measurements
Chest Measurement: 38½42¼, 44, 50½, 52 inches

Materials
Berroco Vintage Chunky 50% Acrylic/ 40% Wool/ 10% Nylon; 130 yards/120 meters per 3.5 ounce/100 gram skein;

Tide Pool (MC); 55, 7, 7, 8 skeins
Charcoal (A); 22, 2, 2, 2 skeins
Chocolate (B); 11, 1, 1, 1 skein

Recommended needle sizes
US #11/8 mm, 32 inch circular needle and set of dpns

Notions
10½ inch zipper
Sewing needle­
Sewing thread to match MC
Tapestry needle

Gauge
12½ sts and 19 rows = 4 inches in St st
Gauge is critical for this design.

Skills Required
Knitting on dpns, knitting in the round, left and right lifted increases (LLI and RLI)

All photos by Brandy Fortune and courtesy of Petite Purls.