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Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 76 (90, 103, 112, 119.5, 127, 139.5, 152.5)cm / 30 (35½, 40½, 44, 47, 50, 55, 60)“ - to be worn with approx. 4-8 cm / 1½ - 3” positive ease.
Hiroko’s height is 155cm / 5’ 1” with a chest (fullest point) circumference of 90cm / 35.5”, and is shown wearing the blue version in a size 3.
Molly’s height is 175cm / 5’ 9” with a chest (fullest point) circumference of 107cm / 42”, and is shown wearing the yellow version in a size 4.

Yarn: De Rerum Natura Pénélope (DK-weight; 90% organic Merinos d’Arles wool / 10% silk; 133m / 145yds per 50g ball)
Shade: Ocre; 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 10, 11, 12) balls

OR approx. 920 (1020, 1050, 1175, 1250, 1320, 1400, 1500)m / 1003 (1112, 1144, 1280, 1363, 1439, 1526, 1635)yds of DK-weight yarn.
Also shown in shade ‘Brume’.

Gauge: 22 sts & 32 rows = 10cm / 4” over St st worked in the round on 3.5mm needles after blocking.
23 sts & 32 rows = 10cm / 4” over Chart A pattern worked in the round on 3.5mm needles after blocking.

Needles: 3mm / US 2½ circular needle, 40cm / 16” length and needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round
3.5 mm / US 4 circular needle, 80cm / 32” length,
Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.

Notions: 3 stitch markers (1 unique), scrap yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle.

Notes: Epoch is knitted seamlessly from the top down with a round yoke, beginning with a ribbed crew neckband. The patterned yoke features cables, lace, bobbles, and cluster stitches to create the flower heads and fruits. The yoke pattern continues over the fullest part of the chest, and the sleeves are divided at the underbust. Then the body and fitted sleeves are worked straight in stockinette stitch down to the ribbed edges.