String of Hearts
By PHiberOptics Knits (Trish Hernacki)

Ceropegia woodii, or the String of Hearts, is a commonly found house succulent whose origins arise from South Africa. Known for its trailing nature and easy care, its heart-shaped leaves come in variegated shades of green, pink, and purple. Just like its namesake, the String of Hearts tunic was designed to create a trailing impression with its oversized fit and ¾ length sleeves. The trailing leaf hem gently flows across the bottom edge of the tunic much like the individual succulent vines. Similar to the plant, the String of Hearts is the perfect, easygoing top for everyone, even if you don’t have the greenest thumb!

Sizing & Finished Measurements

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10)
CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE: 33 (37, 41, 45) (49, 53, 57) (61, 65, 69)”/ 82.5 (92.5, 102.5, 112.5) (122.5, 132.5, 142.5) (152.5, 162.5, 172.5) cm
ARMHOLE DEPTH: 9 (9.25, 9.5, 9.75) (10, 10.5, 10.75) (11, 11.75, 11.75)”/ 22.5 (23, 24, 24.5) (25, 26.5, 27) (27.5, 29.5, 29.5) cm
BODY LENGTH (UNDERARM TO HEM): 21 (20.75, 20.5, 21.25) (21, 20.5, 20.25) (21, 20.25, 20.25)”/ 52.5 (52, 51.5, 53) (52.5, 51.5, 50.5) (52.5, 50.5, 50.5) cm
TOTAL LENGTH (NECK TO HEM): 30 (30, 30, 31) (31, 31, 31) (32, 32, 32)”/ 75 (75, 75, 77.5) (77.5, 77.5, 77.5) (80, 80, 80) cm
UPPER ARM CIRCUMFERENCE: 11.75 (12.25, 13.5, 14.5) (16, 17.5, 19) (19.75, 20.25, 20.75)”/ 29.5 (30.5, 34, 36.5) (40, 44, 47.5) (49.5, 50.5, 52) cm
SLEEVE LENGTH: 14.25 (14.25, 14.25, 14.25) (14.5, 14.75, 15) (15.25, 15.5, 15.75)”/ 43 (43, 43, 43) (44, 44.5, 45) (45.5, 46.5, 47) cm

Recommended to be worn with 6-8”/15-20 cm positive ease at chest.

Materials

YARN
Malabrigo Arroyo (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 335 yds/306 m; 3.5 oz/100 g) in Peggy
4 (4, 5, 5) (6, 6, 7) (7, 8, 8) skeins, or approx. 1194 (1327, 1462, 1641) (1790, 1939, 2090) (2289, 2432, 2571) yds/ 1092 (1213, 1337, 1501) (1637, 1773, 1911) (2093, 2224, 2351) m of sport (2) weight yarn

NEEDLES
US 5/3.75 mm circular needles with cord at least 2”/5 cm smaller than chosen finished bust size
US 5/3.75 mm DPNs or other needles for working small circumferences in the round – small diameter circular cord, one long circular for magic loop or two circulars, as you prefer – for sleeves
Or size(s) needed to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
blocking materials (blocking mats, t-pins, blocking wires)
spare needle of a similar size for 3-needle bind-off
stitch holder/scrap yarn
4 stitch markers
tape measure
tapestry needle

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