This is by far the most comfortable duster to snuggle up in! Knitted with a lightweight, super-bulky bouclé, it feels as light as a feather.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Recommended ease: 12–14” / 30.5–35.5 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference (Worn Open): 46.25 (49.5, 55.75, 59, 62.25) (68.5, 71.75, 75, 78.25)“ / 117.5 (125.5, 141.5, 150, 158) (174, 182, 190.5, 198.5) cm.

Shoulder Length: 8.5 (9, 9.5. 9.5, 10) (10.5, 11, 11.5, 12)“ / 21.5 (22.5, 24, 24, 25.5) (26.5, 28, 29, 30.5) cm.

Armhole Depth: 10.5 (10.5, 11, 11.5, 12) (12, 12.5, 12.5, 12.5)“ / 26.5 (26.5, 28, 29, 30.5) (30.5, 31.5, 31.5, 31.5) cm.

Length from Underarm to Hem: 15.5” / 39 cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: Y1: 6 (6, 6, 7, 7) (7, 7, 8, 8) skeins of Lambkin by A Verb for Keeping Warm (70% highland wool, 30% superfine alpaca, 87 yds / 80 m – 100 g), colourway Apricot.

Or approx. 490 (505, 520, 535, 555) (575, 590, 615, 640) yds / 445 (460, 475, 490, 505) (525, 540, 560, 585) m of super-bulky bouclé yarn. Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Urth Yarns Lanalpaca, Pickles Teddy and Plymouth Yarn Baby Alpaca Ultimo.

Y2: 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3, 3) skeins of Horizon by A Verb for Keeping Warm (100% organic New Mexico Rambouillet wool, 160 yds / 146 m – 50 g), colourway Apricot.

Or approx. 260 (280, 305, 340, 365) (390, 420, 445, 480) yds / 240 (260, 275, 310, 335) (360, 380, 410, 435) m of DK or worsted-weight yarn for the rib (to be held double).

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Pickles Soft Merino, Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino and Woolfolk Tov DK, held double. It is possible to also choose a bulky-weight yarn rather than holding a DK or worsted-weight double.

Needles: US 10 / 6 mm circular needles to work the body and US 9 / 5.5 mm to work the ribbing.

Notions: Scissors, stitch markers (some removable), waste yarn or stitch holders.

GAUGE
10 sts & 16 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 10 / 6 mm needles in St St, after blocking in Y1.

12 sts & 18 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 9 / 5.5 mm needles in 2 x 2 rib, after blocking in Y2.

CONSTRUCTION
The duster is knitted from the top down. It starts at the neckline where stitches are increased on either side of the shoulder seam for the fronts and back. The two fronts and back are worked separately until the chest dimensions are reached. Then, the work is rejoined and the body is worked to desired length. Rib is worked at the front opening and around the armhole at the end with short rows shaping around the collar. Pockets are added at the end.