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Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
Finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 81.5 (93, 98.5, 110.5, 122, 133.5, 139.5, 151, 157, 168.5)cm / 32 (36½, 38¾, 43½, 48, 52½, 54¾, 59½, 61¾, 66¼)“ – to be worn with up to 7.5cm / 3” positive ease
Nick’s height is 163cm / 5’ 4” with a chest (fullest point) circumference of 91cm / 36”, and is shown wearing a size 3.

Yarn: Life in the Long Grass Earth (4-ply / fingering-weight; 70% superwash Merino, 20% yak, 10% nylon; 400m / 437yds per 100g skein) Yarn A: Corrode; 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins Cosy Posy Yarn Co. Feather (4-ply / fingering-weight; 90% superwash Merino, 10% linen; 360m / 393yds per 100g skein)
Yarn B: Agate; 1 skein
Yarn C: Hunny Bunny; 1 skein
Little Fox Yarn Vixen (4-ply / fingering-weight; 80% superwash Merino, 20% silk; 360m/400 yds per 100g skein)
Yarn D: Chasing Blue Skies; 1 skein
OR
Yarn A: approx. 970 (1105, 1200, 1340, 1540, 1685, 1750, 1980, 2050, 2200)m / 1060 (1210, 1310, 1470, 11680, 1840, 1920, 2165, 2250, 2415)yds of 4-ply / fingering-weight yarn.
Yarn B: approx. 151 (175, 185, 199, 222, 240, 258, 277, 295, 314)m / 164 (188, 200, 216, 240, 260, 280, 300, 320, 340)yds of 4-ply / fingering-weight yarn.
Yarn C: approx. 151 (175, 185, 199, 222, 240, 258, 277, 295, 314)m /164 (188, 200, 216, 240, 260, 280, 300, 320, 340)yds of 4-ply / fingering-weight yarn.
Yarn D: approx. 80 (90, 95, 107, 115, 125, 130, 140, 145, 155)m / 85 (95, 100, 112, 125, 135, 140, 155, 160, 170)yds of 4-ply / fingering-weight yarn.

Gauge: 28 sts & 32 rounds = 10cm / 4” over stranded colourwork pattern (Chart D) on 3.25mm needles after blocking.
30 sts and 36 rounds = 10cm / 4” over St st on 3.25mm needles after blocking.

Needles: 2.5mm / US 1.5 circular needle, 80cm / 32” length
3mm / US 2.5 circular needles, 40cm / 16” length and 80cm / 32” length and needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round
3.25mm / US 3 circular needles, 40cm / 16” length and 80cm / 32” length and needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round
Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.

Notions: 3 stitch markers (including one unique for beg of round), stitch holders or scrap yarn, tapestry needle

Notes: Cladonia is a top-down pullover knit in the round. There is optional colourwork during the short rows in the back neck.
The cuffs and hem have an optional folded facing. If you decide to work the hem facing you can write a little note to yourself by using the technique described in the pattern, or in duplicate stitch after completing the hem facing. A chart of the alphabet is provided in the digital edition so you can create your own message.