Top-down, raglan construction with garter buttonbands and a shawl collar. Short rows create a hem that is lower at the back than at the sides. I-cord loop buttonholes are paired with knit-covered buttons to complete the slightly assymetrical look. Please choose a size that allows for about 2 – 4” of positive ease.

Sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL). Actual finished bust sizes: 36” (38”, 40.5”, 42”, 44.5”, 46.5”, 48”) / 91.5 cm (96.5, 103, 107, 113, 118, 122) cm

Materials:

• Naturally Tussock 14ply (Bulky) yarn, about 882 (950, 1028, 1100, 1173, 1245, 1318) yards
• size US 10.75 (7.00mm) circular needles – I used 33” long
• size US 8 (5.00mm) DPNs or circular needles for I-cord button loops and button covers
• (optional) size US 10.75 (7.00mm) DPNs for working Sleeves, if you prefer
• 8 stitch markers, plus 2 different markers (for Back Markers)
• scrap yarn or 2 stitch holders
• 1” (2.5cm) buttons, as many as you wish. I used 7 buttons for size L.

Stitches & Techniques:
K (knit), P (purl), M1 (make 1 by any method), M1L/M1R (make 1 left/right leaning), w&t (wrap & turn), pu&K (pick up & knit), Kfb (Knit front & back of the same stitch), K2tog (knit 2 sts together), ssk (slip-slip-knit), and provisional CO.

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