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Golightly
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Golightly is the second pattern in the Audrey Hepburn inspired series of sweaters. Knit in one color, this DK weight turtleneck is worked from the top down, has statement sleeves and is a total classic.
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) 6, 7, 8, 9
For Bust Sizes: 30/32 (34/36, 38/40, 42/44, 46/48) 50/52, 54/56, 58/60, 62/64” / 76/81.5 (86.5/91.5, 96.5/101.5, 106.5/112, 117/122) 127/132, 137/142, 147.5/152.5, 157.5/162.5 cm
Finished Bust Circumference: 34.5 (38.75, 42, 46.25, 49.75) 54.75, 59, 62.25, 64.75” / 87.5 (98.5, 106.5, 117.5, 126.5) 139, 150, 158, 164.5 cm
How to Choose a Size
This sweater is meant to be worn with 2-5” of positive ease, depending on how fitted you want it. Choose a size that is 2-5” larger than your bust measurement.
Shown in size 2 on a 36”/91 cm bust, and worn here with 2.75”/7 cm of ease in the bust
Gauge
19 sts/25 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch worked in the round
Yarn Requirements
29 Bridges Merino DK (100% superwash Merino wool; 231 yards/211 meters) 100 grams
Shown in Carbon.
5 (6, 7, 7, 8) 10, 11, 12, 13 skeins
or approximately 1080 (1245, 1423, 1601, 1830) 2084, 2325, 2592, 2770 yds / 987.5 (1138.5, 1301, 1464, 1673.5) 1905.5, 2126, 2370, 2533 m.
Note: Be sure to alternate skeins every other row if you are using a hand dyed yarn to insure color uniformity!
Materials
Highlighter or pen to mark directions for your size
16” US4/3.5mm circular needle for neck ribbing
24-32” US4/3.5mm circular needle for bottom ribbing
24-32” US5/3.75mm circular needle for sweater body
16” US5/3.75mm circular needle for upper sleeves
DPNs (set of 4 or 5) US4/3.5mm for sleeve cuff ribbing
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Scrap yarn
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- First published: April 2021
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