Ardea Kit

Ksenia (model with pink hair) is 5’ 4” / 164cm, has 38” / 96cm chest, and is wearing size 5, cropped Heather (model with brown hair) is 5’ 7” / 170cm, has 43” / 109cm chest, and is wearing size 5, cropped The Ardea Top by Life is Cozy is inspired by the movement, freedom, and expression of herons.  Dancing great blue herons - birds from the Ardea genus - are an unforgettable sight. With their movements slow and enchanting, wings wide spread, the feathered creatures seem to exist in another timeline. All textures and subtle patterns of their intricate plumage are highlighted, and even the air around seems more crisp.  Texture-centered, it is knit sideways with contrasting lines of Estonian braids, wrapped and slipped stitch patterns. The top features a straight silhouette with gently shaped shoulders, subtly ribbed neckline, cuffs and bottom hem, and three needle bind offs used as seams along the sides. The pattern is offered in two lengths - cropped and long. SIZES: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 30½ (34, 37½, 41, 44½, 48, 51½, 55, 58½, 62)“ / 77.5 (86.5, 95, 104, 113, 122, 131, 140, 148.5, 157.5)cm Sizes listed are actual finished top measurements. For the fit shown, choose the size that fits your chest circumference with up to 3½“ / 9cm of positive ease. GAUGE:  24 stitches and 32 rows in 4” / 10cm in Stockinette Stitch, blocked CONSTRUCTION: Ardea is knit sideways. The front and the back are worked separately and then seamed at the shoulders. Gentle shoulder shaping is achieved by mirrored increases and decreases along the shoulder seams. The sides of the top are joined with a three-needle-cast-off for added structure. Stitched for the sleeve cuffs, hem, and neckline are picked up and worked in the round in 2 by 1 Rib with twisted purl stitches.  NOTE: kit is for the cropped version as shown in the picture Ardea Pattern PDF 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4 balls of Zooey  Needles and notions are not included.  This top is knit using US 3 and US 4 knitting needles. Body: long single points or circular needles on 32” / 80cm cable Sleeves and neckline: circular needles for the magic loop method or small circumference circular needles