Layla

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) Finished Body Circumference (with front bands overlapping): 37 (41, 45, 49, 53) (57, 61, 64, 69, 72.5)”/ 94 (104, 114, 124, 135) (145, 155, 163, 175, 184) cm Picking Your Size: I suggest picking a size that is approx 5-10”/13-25 cm larger than your actual bust measurement, depending on your desired fit. Shown in size 3 (44.5”/113 cm), being worn with approx 11”/28 cm of positive ease at the bust, and 5”/13 cm of positive ease at the hips. Gauge: 18 sts & 26 rows = 4”/10 cm in St st after blocking Yarn: Worsted-weight yarn – approx. yardages listed below depending on version: 1-ROW STRIPE VERSION: Main color (MC): 575 (645, 710, 780, 855) (905, 985, 1040, 1130, 1185) yds / 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) (7, 8, 8, 9, 9) skeins, shown in Lark by Quince & Co (100% Wool; 50g = 134 yds), Gingerbread. Contrasting Color (CC): 200 (230, 265, 300, 335) (360, 400, 430, 475, 505) yds / 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) skeins, shown in Lark by Quince & Co (100% Wool; 50g = 134 yds), Honey. SELF-STRIPING VERSION: Solid color (MC): 365 (395, 425, 455, 480) (510, 540, 565, 595, 620) yds / 3 (4, 4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 5, 5, 6) skeins, shown in Woolstok Worsted by Blue Sky Fibers (100% Wool; 50g = 123 yds), Wild Thyme. Self-Striping Yarn (SS): 425 (475, 520, 570, 620) (665, 715, 760, 820, 860) yds / 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins, shown in Akari by Noro (26% Silk, 21% Cotton, 15% Viscose, 14% Mohair, 12% Wool, 12% Polyamide; 200g = 528 yds), #05 Hamura. Needles and other supplies: US 8/5 mm 32”/80 cm circ, or size needed to obtain gauge. Extra US 8/5 mm circ (or size used to obtain gauge), in either 24”/60 cm or 32”/80 cm length (for three needle bind-off). For Armhole Trim: US 7/4.5 mm 16”/40 cm circ, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge. For Front Bands: US 7/4.5 mm 32”/80 cm or 40”/100 cm circ, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge. Stitch markers. Scrap yarn or stitch holders. Tapestry needle. Looking for tips & tutorials specifically for this pattern? Click here for the Layla Tips Page.