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Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)

Finished bust measurement: 81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 123,
132) cm / 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52)” – to be worn with 5–10 cm / 2–4” positive ease
Model has 90 cm / 35 ½” bust, stands 165cm / 5’5” tall, and is wearing size 2.

Yarn: Madelinetosh Tosh Sport (sport weight; 100% merino; 247 m / 270 yds per 100 g skein)
Shade: Oak; 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins

Gauge: 24.5 sts x 34 rows = 10 cm / 4” over stocking stitch on 3.5 mm needles after blocking
Motif = 5 cm / 2” wide x 10 cm / 4” tall

Needles: 3.5 mm / US 4 circular needle, 60-80 cm (24-32”) length AND 40 cm (16”) length AND needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round
3 mm / US 2½ circular needle, 60 cm (24”) 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: 2 stitch markers, scrap yarn or stitch holders, cable needle

Notes: Izumi is knit in the round from the bottom upwards, with a stocking stitch body before splitting to work flat in rows for the upper front and back which incorporate a lace and cable detail. The shoulders are grafted together before picking up the sleeves which are then worked down to the cuffs, with the collar picked up and worked in the round to finish.