MATERIALS
Fiber Merino/cashmere/tussah (50% superfine
Merino/25% Mongolian Cream cashmere/25%
tussah silk; Lisa Souza Knitwear and Dyeworks),
South Pacific, 9 oz (255 g). Salt Spring Island tussah
silk combed top (100% tussah silk; Treenway Silks),
Vesuvius Bay, 31/2 oz (100 g). Merino/cashmere/tussah
(Lisa Souza Knitwear and Dyeworks), Lapis, 1½ oz
(43 g). Note: These are the amounts needed for size #3
sample and extra for swatching; adjust for other sizes
or fibers.

Yarn 3-ply sportweight (1,570 ypp; 14 wpi), 1,120
(1,120, 1,130, 1,400, 1,530, 1,660) yd.

Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 32” or longer circular (cir)
and spare needle for main body; size 3 (3.25 mm): 16”
and 32” cir for ribbing (see Notes). Adjust needle size if
necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders or spare cir; tapestry needle; removable markers or knitter’s pins.

Gauge 22 sts and 36 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Seedling
Stitch on larger needle.

Finished Size Bust: 35 (38½, 42, 46, 49½, 53)“ (88.9
97.8, 106.7, 116.8, 125.7, 134.6 cm).

Sweater shown (size #3) measures 42” modeled with 3”
of positive ease. Intended to be worn with 3”–6” positive ease