Bosco

Sizes: XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2X, 3X, 4X) Finished Bust Circumference: 44.5 (48.75, 51.5, 54.5) (57.5, 60.5, 64.75, 67.75)”/113 (124, 131, 138) (146, 154, 164, 172) cm  Picking a Size: Shown in size S, being worn with approx 15”/38 cm of positive ease. To have a similar oversized fit, choose a size that is approx. 10-15”/25-38 cm larger than your actual bust measurement. For a less oversized fit, choose a size with approx 6-9”/15-23 cm of positive ease.  Gauge: 11 sts & 15 rnds = 4”/10 cm in Broken Rib (in the rnd) after blocking  Yarn: Approx 675 (750, 800, 850) (925, 975, 1050, 1100) yds of bulky-weight yarn, shown in Vintage Chunky by Berroco (50% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 10% Nylon; 100g = 130 yds), Cracked Pepper, 6 (6, 7, 7) (8, 8, 9, 9) skeins.  Note: A larger-than-usual needle size for this yarn was used to attain this pattern’s gauge and creates a looser fabric.  Needles and other supplies: US 13/9 mm 32”/80 cm and 16”/40 cm circ needles, or size needed to obtain gauge. US 13/9 mm DPNs, or size used to obtain gauge (or you can use a 32”/80 cm circ if using magic loop method). 1 stitch marker. Scrap yarn. Tapestry needle.  Construction: Bosco is worked seamlessly from the bottom-up in one piece. At underarms, front and back are divided and each worked separately up to neck, using short rows to shape shoulders. Shoulders are seamed together using the Three Needle Bind-Off technique. Sleeves are worked by picking up stitches around armholes and worked in the round to the cuff. Stitches are picked up around neck and work in the round to create cowl.