The Dorchla Sweater is a textured, cropped, top-down knit with drop sleeves. In short, this is the ultimate cosy autumn pattern. Directions are given for neck, edging and length modifications.

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SIZES
To Fit Actual Bust Circumference Up To: 33.75 (35, 38.5, 43.5, 47, 48.5, 52, 55.5, 56.75, 61.75)“ / 85.5 (89, 98, 110.5, 119.5, 123, 132, 141, 144, 157) cm
3-6” / 7.5 - 15 cm of positive ease recommended.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished Bust Circumference: 36.75 (38, 41.5, 46.5, 50, 51.5, 55, 58.5, 59.75, 64.75)“ / 93.5 (96.5, 105.5, 118, 127, 131, 139.5, 148.5, 152, 164.5) cm
Size 38” / 96.5 cm modelled with 3”/ 7.5 cm positive ease.
Length: 19 (19.5, 20.25, 20.75, 21.25, 21.5, 22, 22.5, 22.75, 23.75)” / 48.5 (49.5, 51.5, 52.5, 54, 54.5, 56, 57, 58, 59) cm from top of shoulder

YARN
Stolen Stitches ‘Blasta’ (60% Fine Irish Wool, 40% New Zealand Wool; 232 yds / 212 m per 3.6 oz / 100 g); colour: Coillte Óir; 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 9) skeins
Approx Yardage: 1003 (1077, 1174, 1296, 1406, 1461, 1568, 1684, 1758, 1895) yds / 916 (984, 1072, 1184, 1286, 1335, 1433, 1540, 1607, 1732) m
Every 1” / 2.5 cm extra in body length requires an extra 31 (32, 35, 40, 42, 44, 47, 50, 51, 55) yds / 29 (30, 32, 36, 39, 40, 43, 45, 46, 50) m

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
2 US size 6 / 4 mm circular needles, 40” / 100 cm long
US size 6 / 4 mm dpns if magic loop not used for sleeves
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter’s gauge is unique.
10 stitch markers, tapestry needle.

GAUGE
19 sts and 40 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Garter Stitch blocked
19 sts and 28 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Stocking Stitch blocked
19 sts and 29 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Ladder Stitch blocked
24 sts and 29 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Blackberry Stitch blocked
23 sts and 29 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Faux Cable Stitch blocked