Alanis

Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) Finished Circumference: 40.5 (44.5, 48, 52, 56.5) (60.5, 64, 68, 72.5)” Picking Your Size:  Choose a size that is approx 6-12”/15-30 cm larger than your actual bust measurement, depending on your desired fit. Shown in size S (44.5”/113 cm), being worn with approx 11”/28 cm of positive ease at the bust. Visit my tips page for more sizing tips! Gauge: 19 sts & 30 rnds = 4”/10 cm in St st in the round. Note: matching stitch gauge is more important than row gauge. Yarn: DK or worsted-weight yarn, broken out as follows: Main Color (MC): approx 796 (894, 1008, 1128, 1264) (1396, 1520, 1650, 1766) yds, shown in Owl by Quince & Co (50% Wool, 50% Alpaca; 50g/120 yds), 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) (12, 13, 14, 15) skeins, Cinnamon. Contrasting Color (CC) – Pocket Lining: approx 20 yds, also shown in Quince & Co Owl, 1 skein, Tawny. Yarn Substitution Ideas: Berroco Ultra Alpaca Berroco Lanas Brooklyn Tweed Shelter Malabrigo Rios Cascade Yarns 220 Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Berroco Ultra Wool Needles and other supplies: Two US 6/4 mm 32”/80 cm circ needles, or size needed to obtain gauge. For armhole trim: US 5/3.75 mm 16”/40 cm circ needle, or 1 size smaller than that used to obtain gauge. For three needle bind-off: US 7/4.5 mm circ (any length), or 1 needle size larger than that used to obtain gauge. 12 (12, 12, 14, 14) (14, 14, 16, 16) stitch markers, in a variety of colors or styles. Stitch holders or scrap yarn. Tapestry needle. For tips & tutorials for making your own, visit my Alanis Tips page.