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SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

INTRO

When it comes to handmade garments, I feel that finding the perfect fit is essential. Who wants to go to the trouble of investing all of the time, money and energy it takes to knit a garment, only to result in a poor fit? With a modified raglan construction for enhanced shaping in the shoulders and chest, Right As Rain strives to achieve as perfect a fit as possible.

This slightly cropped and ever-so-slightly fitted design has a top-down construction with a V neckline and options for bust darts, fitted or loose waist shaping, and a longer hem in back. With elegant lacy details flowing along the neckline and down the center, it’s sure to be your next go-to for summer wear.

Right As Rain is divided into two files: one for SIZES 1-10 and one for SIZES 11-20. Be sure to review the SCHEMATIC before choosing a size. See the sizing info below for more tips. All charts include written instructions.

This pattern is divided into two files: the first file is for the first ten sizes, and the second file is for the last ten sizes. The sizing info for sizes 1-10 is directly below the Yarn section. Scroll to the sizing section for sizes 11-20 to review the pattern info for those sizes.

BLOCKED GAUGE

Stockinette Stitch and Lace: 25 sts and 36 rows / rnds =
4” / 10 cm using main needles

1 X 1 Ribbing: 25 sts and 40 rows / rnds = 4” / 10 cm using ribbing needles

NEEDLES

Needle size is a suggestion. Use the needle size that achieves gauge for you.

Ribbing: Size US 2 / 2.75 mm

Main (Stockinette Stitch and Lace): Size US 4 / 3.5 mm

32” /860 cm or longer circulars; small circ or double-pointed needles for sleeves if not using magic loop

YARN

Sugarplum Circus Charlotte Fingering (100% fine superwash Merino; 437 yards / 399 meters / 100 grams per skein)

OR Sugarplum Circus Magnolia Fingering (50% Fine Superwash Merino, 50% Pima Cotton; 437 yards / 399 meters / 100 grams per skein)

OR any fingering weight yarn that achieves gauge

Sample shown in Sugarplum Circus Magnolia Fingering in colorway Clara

SIZING 1-10

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)

To fit chest circ

28 (30, 32, 34, 36) (38, 40, 42, 44, 46)” /
70 (75, 80, 85, 90) (95, 100, 105, 110, 115) cm

Finished chest circ

27.25 (29.5, 31.25, 33.25, 35.25) (37.5, 39.25, 41.5, 43.5, 45.5)” /

68 (74, 78, 83, 88) (94, 98, 104, 109, 114) cm

Intended to fit with 0.5-0.75” / 1.5-2 cm of negative ease in the chest for a slightly snug fit. Sleeves are intended to fit with 1-1.25” / 2.5-3 cm of positive ease in the bicep. See SCHEMATIC for more sizing details.

YARDAGE FOR SIZES 1-10

Yardage includes a 5% buffer.

2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins of Sugarplum Circus Charlotte or Magnolia Fingering /

593 (639, 676, 740, 781) (854, 891, 987, 1034, 1084) yards/

543 (585, 619, 677, 715) (781, 815, 903, 946, 992) meters

Each additional 1” / 2.5 cm of body uses

58 (63, 67, 71, 75) (80, 83, 88, 92, 97) yards /

54 (58, 62, 65, 69) (74, 76, 81, 85, 89) meters

SIZING 11-20

11 (12, 13, 14, 15) (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)

To fit chest circ

48 (50, 52, 54, 56) (58, 60, 62, 64, 66)” /

120 (125, 130, 135, 140) (145, 150, 155, 160, 165) cm

Finished chest circ

47.25 (49.5, 51.5, 53.5, 55.25) (57.5, 59.5, 61.5, 63.25, 65.5)” /

118 (124, 129, 134, 138) (144, 149, 154, 158, 164) cm

Intended to fit with 0.5-0.75” / 1.5-2 cm of negative ease in the chest for a slightly snug fit. Sleeves are intended to fit with 1-1.25” / 2.5-3 cm of positive ease in the bicep. See SCHEMATIC for more sizing details.

YARDAGE FOR SIZES 11-20

Yardage includes a 5% buffer.

3 (3, 3, 4, 4) (4, 4, 4, 4, 4) skeins of Sugarplum Circus Charlotte or Magnolia Fingering /

1148 (1203, 1281, 1332, 1405) (1465, 1547, 1598, 1644, 1740) yards /

1050 (1101, 1172, 1218, 1285) (1340, 1415, 1462, 1504, 1592) meters

Each additional 1” / 2.5 cm of body uses

100 (105, 109, 113, 117) (122, 126, 130, 134, 139) yards /

92 (97, 100, 104, 107) (112, 116, 119, 123, 128) meters

SIZE 16 SAMPLE PICTURED

Sample pictured is size 16 on a 56.5” / 141.5 cm chest circ, demonstrating sizing up with 1.5” / 4 cm of positive ease. This sample features Bust Dart Option B, Waist Shaping: With Ease, and a lengthened lower back. It also has an overall added length of 1” / 2.5 cm. Yarn is Sugarplum Circus Magnolia Fingering in the Clara colorway (periwinkle colored).

SIZE 4 SAMPLE PICTURED

Purple/gray sample pictured is size 4 on a 35” / 87.5 cm chest circ, demonstrating 1.75” / 4.5 cm of negative ease. This sample features Bust Dart Option A, waist shaping: fitted, and a lengthened lower back. Yarn is Sugarplum Circus Charlotte Fingering in the Merlin’s Beard colorway.

SECOND SIZE 4 SAMPLE PICTURED

Teal sample pictured is size 4 on a 35” / 87.5 cm chest circ, demonstrating 1.75” / 4.5 cm of negative ease. This sample features Bust Dart Option A and waist shaping: fitted. Yarn is Sugarplum Circus Magnolia Fingering in the Forbidden Forest colorway.