Ice Breaker

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)  Finished Body Circumference: 38.25 (41.75, 45.25, 48.75, 52.25) (55.75, 59.25, 62.5, 66, 69.5)”/ 97 (106, 115, 124, 133) (142, 150, 159, 168, 177) cm Picking a Size: Choose a size that is approx 5-10”/13-25 cm larger than your actual bust measurement, depending on your desired fit. Shown in size 2 (41.75”/104 cm), being worn with approx 8.75”/22 cm of positive ease at the bust. Visit my tips page for more sizing tips and pictures of my test knitters modeling their Ice Breakers with different amounts of positive ease. Gauge: 11.5 sts & 17 rnds = 4”/10 cm in St st in the rnd after blocking. Yarn/Yardage: Approx 455 (505, 560, 620, 665) (725, 785, 830, 900, 965) yds of bulky-weight yarn, shown in Cardo by Manos del Uruguay (100% Corriedale Wool; 100g = 109 yds), 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) (7, 8, 8, 9, 9) skeins, shown in color Fjord. Note: Photos also show my alternative version knit in Berroco Remix Chunky (plum color), a non-wool option for those living in warmer climates or wanting a lighter layer. Needles & Supplies: US 11/8 mm 32”/80 cm circ or size needed to obtain gauge (note: for sizes 6-10, you may want to consider using a 40”/100 cm long circ). For Three Needle BO: extra US 11/8 mm circ, in either 24”/60 cm or 32”/80 cm length. For V-neck Trim: US 10.5/6.5 mm 24”/60 cm circ, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge. For Sleeve Trim: US 10.5/6.5 mm 16”/40 cm circ, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge (or you can use a long circ and magic loop). Stitch markers. Removable stitch marker. Scrap yarn or stitch holders. Tapestry needle. Construction:  The lower body is worked in the round to the underarms and features an eyelet stitch pattern above the hem. Front and Back are separated at the underarms, and then each Front is separated to create the v-neck neckline and each is worked separately up to the shoulders. German short rows are used on the Front and Back to shape the shoulders. Shoulders are joined together using the Three Needle Bind-Off technique. Stitches are picked up along the neckline and work in a mitered rib stitch to create trim. Armhole stitches are picked up and worked in the round to create armhole trim. Looking for tips & tutorials specifically for this pattern? Click here for the Ice Breaker Tips Page.