Smocked Bodice by Ruth Garcia

Smocked Bodice

Knitting
Aran (8 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches
in St st
US 9 - 5.5 mm
900 - 1440 yards (823 - 1317 m)
34 (37½, 41½, 45, 49)" bust
English
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Smocking details the front and sleeve cuffs of this easygoing tee. The simple, fitted shape is perfect for spring.

Finished Size 34 (37½, 41½, 45, 49)“ bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 34”, modeled with slight ease.

Yarn Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme (100% cotton; 180 yd 165 m/3½ oz 100 g): #614 terra cotta, 5 (6, 6, 7, 8) skeins.

Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 32” circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 17 sts and 23 rows = 4” in St st; 29 sts and 23 rows = 4” in Smocked patt.