Low-key

Sizes:1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10) Finished Circumference:34.75 (38.5, 42.25, 46) (50, 53.75, 57.5) (61.25, 65, 68.75)” 88 (98, 107, 117) (127, 137, 146) (156, 165, 175) cm How to Pick your Size: Choose a size approx 4-8”/10-20 cm larger than your actual bust measurement, depending on desired fit. As shown: The cropped version (yellow) is size 2, being worn with 5”/13 cm of positive ease at the bust, for a standard fit. The tunic version (teal) is size 3, being worn with 9”/23 cm of positive ease at the bust (and 3”/8 cm of positive ease at the hips) for a more oversized fit. Gauge:17 sts & 26 rnds = 4”/10 cm in St st in the rnd after blocking. Yarn/Yardage: Worsted-weight yarn, shown in Rios by Malabrigo (100% Superwash Merino; 100g = 210 yds), in colors Frank Ochre (yellow) and Teal Feather (teal). Yardage broken out below: Cropped version: 600 (650, 725, 775) (850, 900, 975) (1025, 1125, 1175) yds, 3 (4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 5) (5, 6, 6) skeins, shown in color Frank Ochre.* Tunic version: 700 (775, 850, 925) (1000, 1075, 1175) (1225, 1325, 1400) yds, 4 (4, 5, 5) (5, 6, 6) (6, 7, 7) skeins, shown in color Teal Feather.* * Add the following yardage amounts for the cowl version: 120 (120, 130, 130) (140, 140, 150) (150, 150, 150) yds. Needles & Supplies: For Body: US 9/5.5 mm 24”/60 cm and 32”/80 cm circs, or size needed to obtain gauge. For Armhole/Neck Trim: US 8/5 mm 16”/40 cm circ, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge. For Cowl Version: US 9/5.5 mm 16”/40 cm circ, or same size as used to obtain gauge. 4 stitch markers (1 a different style than others). Stitch holder cords or scrap yarn. Locking stitch marker. Tapestry needle to weave in ends. Construction:  Low-key is knit seamlessly from the bottom-up with a hi-low split hem (in either a cropped or tunic length). Front and back are each worked separately at first (to create split hem) and then joined together and worked in the round (in a garter ridge stitch pattern) for the remainder of body. Front and back are split at underarm and each worked separately up to shoulders, then attached together with Three Needle Bind-Off technique. Stitches are picked up along each armhole and worked in garter stitch to create trim. Stitches are also picked up around the neck to create the trim, with options for either a crew neck or cowl neck.