Mediteromanian Hotel is named after a lyric from the Tom Waits song “Telephone Call from Istanbul.” The energy of the song and the colors and patterns of Turkish textiles inspired this piece. Never drive a car when you’re dead!

Finished Sizes 32 (36, 41, 45, 49, 54)“ bust circumference. Shown in 36”, worn with 2 inches of ease. For a looser fit, knit the size above your bust side.

Yarn 700 (800, 950, 1100, 1200, 1350) yds fingering weight yarn: 350 (400, 475, 550, 600, 675) yds each in A and B.

Neighborhood Fiber Co. Rustic Fingering, 100% Superwash Merino Wool; 475 yds/4 oz: 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins each of A and B. Sample shown in Otterbein (A) and Petworth (B).

Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm) circular (cir) needles, 16” and at least 24” long, or size needed to obtain gauge. Size 6 (4.0 mm) cir needle at least 24” long, or one size larger than size needed to obtain gauge. Size 7 (4.5 mm) cir needle at least 24” long, or two sizes larger than size needed to obtain gauge.

Notions 4 stitch markers (m), one in a second color; tapestry needle.

Gauge 22 sts and 32 rows = 4” (10 cm) in St st on smallest needle.