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-Dr. John

This pattern can be found in issue six of Nomadic Knits, which is available to purchase in print through our website and select local yarn shops, or as a digital download through Ravelry (click the e-book link above).

Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL) 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL;
Finished bust circumference: 32 (37.75, 43.5, 45.5, 51.25) 53, 59, 60.75, 66.5”/ 80 (94.5, 109, 113.5, 128) 133, 147, 152, 166.5cm; 2 - 6”/ 5 - 15cm positive ease is recommended. #sizeinclusive

Needles: US 4/ 3.5mm or size to obtain gauge, and US 3/ 3.25mm or one size smaller than gauge needle, circular needles.

Gauge: 25 sts and 32 rows = 4”/ 10cm in Lace Pattern, blocked.

Yarn: fingering weight: 1190 (1400, 1685, 1765, 2050) 2150, 2500, 2605, 2920 yards/ 1090 (1280, 1540, 1615, 1875) 1965, 2290, 2380, 2670 meters.

Notions: row counter, tapestry needle, cable needle stitch markers, stitch holder or scrap yarn.

Sample knit in: Les Belles Lainages Extra Fine 4-Ply (100% superwash Merino; 437 yards/ 100g) in Bashful.

Schematic Measurements:
A: Back neck width:
6.5 (7.75, 8.25, 9, 10) 10.5, 11, 11.75, 12.75”/ 16 (19, 21, 22.5, 25) 26.5, 27, 29.5, 32cm.
B: Back/ Front width at bust: 16 (19, 21.75, 22.75, 25.5) 26.5, 29.5, 30.5, 33.25”/ 40 (47, 54.5, 57, 64) 66.5, 73.5, 76, 83cm.
C: Armhole depth: 7.75 (8.75, 10.25, 10.5, 11.75) 12.25, 14, 14.5, 15.5)”/ 19.5 (21.5, 25.5, 26, 29.5) 30.5, 35, 36, 39cm.
D: Upper arm circumference: 12 (13, 15, 15.25, 16.75) 17.5, 19.75, 20.25, 21.5”/ 30 (32.5, 37, 38, 42) 43.5, 49, 51, 54cm.
E: Arm length: 18”/ 45.5cm.
F: Body length:15.5”/ 39cm.

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