Common Ground

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) Finished Bust Measurement (with fronts overlapping): 34 (37.5, 42, 45.75, 49) (53, 57.25, 61.25, 65.5)”/ 86 (95, 107, 116, 124) (135, 145, 156, 166) cm.  Shown in Size 2 (37.5”/95 cm). How to Pick your Size: Choose a size that is approx 2-4”/5-10 cm larger than your actual bust measurement, depending on your preferred fit. Yarn/Yardage: Approx 875 (980, 1090, 1180, 1300) (1370, 1500, 1570, 1700) yds of Aran/Bulky-weight yarn, shown in Ecological Wool by Cascade Yarns (100% Wool; 250g = 478 yds), 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4, 4) skeins, shown in Antique 8019. Note: if you want to omit the hood, take out approx 50 (50, 60, 60, 60, 60, 65, 65, 65) yds from the totals above. Gauge: 15 sts & 22 rows = 4”/10 cm in St st Needles & Supplies: US 10/6 mm 32”/80 cm circ needle and DPNs, or size needed to obtain gauge. Extra US 10/6 mm circ (any length) – for hood’s 3 needle bind-off. US 9/5.5 mm DPNs, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge – for sleeve cuffs. US 9/5.5 mm 60”/150 cm (or you can use two 32”/80 cm circs), or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge – for front bands. Stitch markers. Removable marker. Tapestry needle. Scrap yarn. Construction:  Common Ground is knit all in one piece from the top-down and features raglan construction to shape the yoke. Increases are also worked at each front edge to create a v-neck neckline. Sleeves are split at the underarm and body is worked in one piece to the hem, featuring a dia- mond lace st pattern at the waist. Sleeves are transferred to DPNs (or you can use 32”/80 cm circ for magic loop method) and worked in the round to the cuff. Stitches are picked up around the neck to create the hood (although you can omit if you prefer) Finally, stitches are picked up along each Front and hood (or neck) to create the front bands.