Pattern Description from MarnieMacLean.com: “Named for a little seaside town in Oregon, Astoria features a top-down seamless raglan design, body darts, mid-length sleeves, and the focal point, a striking stranded colorwork band.

This piece is designed with no ease to hug the body, but you can always knit a size larger or omit the body shaping if you prefer a relaxed fit. You can also knit the body or sleeves longer. However, keep in mind that these modifications will require extra yarn.

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Size (actual bust measurement)

• Top down seamless raglan in 10 sizes
• Sized to fit chest +/- 1” (2.5 cm)
• Size XXS (XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
• 31 (34, 37, 40, 43, 46, 49, 52, 55, 58)“
• 79 (86, 94, 102, 109, 117, 124, 132, 140, 147)cm

Supplies

• US #7 (4.5mm) (or size to obtain gauge) – 22” or 24” circular needle.
• US #7 (4.5mm) (or size to obtain gauge) – dpns (I prefer sets of 5.)
• Optional: US #8 (or size to obtain gauge) (5mm) dpns and circular needles for colorwork.
• US #5 (3.75mm) – 12” circular needle for neck band.
• 4 stitch markers in main color (mc).
• 2 stitch markers in alternate color (ac).
• Stitch holders or waste yarn.
• Tapestry needle.
• Blocking supplies.

Yarn estimates Cascade 220 Superwash

• Gray Size XXS (XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) yards 374 (398, 433, 466, 494, 525, 557, 569, 600, 624) balls 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3)
• Purple Size XXS (XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) yards 212 (235, 258, 282, 301, 329, 349, 367, 390, 411) balls 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2)
• Natural Size XXS (XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) yards 106 (115, 125, 137, 147, 166, 176, 186, 195, 624) balls 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1)

Gauge 18 sts and 28 rows = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette on US #7 (4.5mm) needles or size to obtain gauge.

What you get You are purchasing a PDF download. You will need a free copy of Adobe Acrobat to open and print the file. I accept Pay Pal payments only. This pattern is 7 pages plus a cover and is provided in color that should print well in black and white. To knit this pattern, you must be able to:

• Knit
• Purl
• Increase
• Decrease
• Knit in the round
• Cast on
• Bind off
• Work stranded colorwork

Scoop neck, half length sleeves, body darts and instructions for customizing the piece. Oodles of illustrations and helpful guidance for getting a great fit.

NOTE: The current version of this pattern is Astoria091308.pdf (Version 1.2 in the footer), updated September 13, 2008. Please send me proof of purchase if you have not received notification of a new download, and I will send you the PDF directly.