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Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 81 (91.5, 101, 111.5, 121, 131.5, 141, 151.5, 161) cm / 32 (36, 39¾, 44, 47¾, 51¾, 55½, 59¾, 63½)“- to be worn with 6cm / 2¼” of positive ease Coelina’s height is 153cm / 5’ 0” with a chest (fullest point) circumference of 110cm / 43”, and is shown wearing the burgundy version in size 5.
Adrien’s height is 168cm / 5’ 6” with a chest (fullest point) circumference of 98cm / 38.5”, and is shown wearing the blue version in size 4.
Kathy’s height is 168cm / 5’ 6” with a chest (fullest point) circumference of 87cm / 34”, and is shown wearing the blue version in size 4.

Yarn: Onyx Fiber Arts DK (DK-weight; 100% superwash Merino wool; 229m /250yds per 115g skein)
Shade: Anita; 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8) skeins
Also shown in the shade ‘Semi Solid Dark Blue’

OR approx. 765 (840, 925, 1020, 1120, 1235, 1355, 1490, 1640)m / 835 (920, 1010, 1115, 1225, 1345, 1480, 1630, 1790)yds of DK-weight yarn.

Gauge: 21 sts & 29 rows = 10cm / 4” over St st on 4mm needles after blocking.

Needles: 3.5mm / US 4 circular needle, 60-100cm / 24-40” length (depending on size worked) AND needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
4mm / US 6 circular needle, 60-100cm / 24-40” length (depending on size worked) AND needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.

Note: Begin the yoke using needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round, then change to circular needles as the circumference increases.
Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.

Notions: 1 stitch marker, scrap yarn, tapestry needle.

Notes: Purppura is worked in the round from the top down, with a circular lace and bobble stitch yoke. The back is shaped with short rows.