Roma is knit in one piece from the bottom up to the underarms. Short rows are worked to lengthen the back hem. Once the front and back have been divided at the armhole, the yoke is then worked back and forth separately and the shoulders are bound off together using a 3-Needle Bind Off.

Specifications
YARN
Worsted weight cotton blend yarn in 3 colors:
Main Color: 420 (430, 480, 600, 620, 640) yards.
Contrast Color 1: 160 (200, 220, 240, 260, 300) yards.
Contrast Color 2: 160 (200, 220, 240, 260, 300) yards.
GAUGE
17 sts + 26 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in Garter Stripe Patt, after blocking.
17 sts + 28 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in Garter St, after blocking.
NEEDLES
1 – 24” (60 cm) US 6 (4.25 mm) circular.
NOTIONS
Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn of comparable gauge, tapestry needle.
SIZE
33 (37, 41, 45, 49, 52.75)” 84 (94, 104, 114, 124.25, 134) cm finished bust. Sweater is designed to be worn with 2–4” (5–10 cm) of positive ease. Please see schematic for more detailed finished measurements.
SKILLS
Short rows, 3-Needle Bind Off.