Caramel by Ruth Garcia

Caramel

Knitting
April 2012
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1528 - 2865 yards (1397 - 2620 m)
To Fit Bust 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54)” / 76.20 (86.40, 96.60, 106.70, 116.90, 127.00, 137.20) cm
English
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Finished Size
To Fit Bust 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54)” / 76.20 (86.40, 96.60, 106.70, 116.90, 127.00, 137.20) cm. See notes on Fit in order to choose the appropriate size for your body. Shown on size 34” / 86.40 cm with zero ease.

Yarn
Rowan Felted Tweed DK (50% merino, 25% alpaca, and 25% viscose rayon; 191 yds / 175 m per 50g ball): Shade “Camel” 8 (8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15) balls

Knitting Needles
Size US 5 / 3.75 mm circular- body and sleeves. If desired, dpns can be used for the sleeves.

The pattern assumes knowledge of knitting in the round, therefore no stitch split or position of stitches for knitting in the round is mentioned throughout.

Notions
Markers, stitch holders, tapestry needle, scissors.
Matching shade sewing thread and sewing needle.
1 crochet hook (3mm),
3 snap fasteners,
15 x 1/2” / 1.25 cm buttons,
4m of 3/8” or 1/2” ribbon in a contrasting shade.

Knitting Gauge
23 sts and 26 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Rib Pattern, slightly stretched.
22 sts and 30 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch
Both measured after blocking, worked on US5 / 3.75mm needle.

Notes on Fit
Due to the deep v-neck at the front, the bust measurements offered are a guideline for fit. Please see schematics and choose your size by achieving the closest fit on the cross-back section - this is where the garment will draw from in order to open correctly at the front.