CONSTRUCTION
The Lost Halter is knit from the top down, beginning with the bust cups before joining and casting on stitches to create the rest of the body. The straps are picked up and worked in a double stockinette stitch and then seamed together.

SKILL LEVEL Advanced Beginner

SIZE GUIDE
Please note, this pattern is graded based on a bust circumference of approximately 28-30 (32-34) 36-38 (40-42) 44-46 (48-50) 52-54, (56-58) inches / 71-76 (81-86) 91.5-96.5 (101.5-106.5) 111.5-117 (122-127) 132-137 (142-147) cm.

Finished Garment Measurements
BUST (lying flat): 12 (14) 16 (18) 20 (22) 24 (26) inches / 30.5 (35.5) 40.75 (45.75) 50.75 (55.75) 61 (66) cm finished bust measurement. Garment is intended to be worn with 4-6 inches / 10-15 cm of negative ease built in.

SUGGESTED NEEDLES

• 3.25 mm US 3 circular needles 16 or 32 or 40 inches / 40 or 80 or 100 cm cables, or size to obtain gauge. Choose a cable length dependant on your size. Eg. I worked a size XS and used 16 inch / 40 cm circular needles.

SUGGESTED YARN
Samples made in size XS in a fingering weight yarn.

Cascade Yarns Heritage Solid (75% Merino Wool, 25% Nylon, 400 metres/437 yds, 100g) in Camel, yarn held single. If you decide to use this yarn, 1 (2) 2 (2) 3 (3) 3 (3) skeins are required.
Qing Fibre Merino Single (100% SW Merino, 366 metres/400yds, 100g) in Soft Lemon, yarn held single. If you decide to use this yarn, 1 (2) 2 (2) 3 (3) 3 (3) skeins are required.

For more yarn suggestions and tips, see:
https://www.fridayknits.com/knitpatterns/p/the-lost-halter

GAUGE
28 sts and 34 rows = 4 inches /10 cm in 2x1 rib on 3.25 mm US 3 needles, blocked.

There are video tutorials throughout the pattern to assist with the following techniques:

• Invisible bind off for 2x1 rib
• Provisional Cast On with crochet hook
• Knitted CO
• Double Stockinette
• Seaming Straps

To see more photos from other knitters, please have a look at my highlights on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/friday.knits/