On the Ocean

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) Finished Body Circumference: 36.5 (40.25, 44, 48.5, 53) (57.5, 62.25, 66.75, 71.25)”/ 92.5 (102, 112, 123, 134.5) (146, 158, 169.5, 181) cm To view the pattern schematic, click here. Picking Your Size: Because of this garment’s construction style, I recommend picking a size whose finished body circumference is approx 6-12”/15-30.5 cm larger than your actual bust measurement, depending on your desired fit. Shown in size 3, being worn with approx 10-11”/25.5- 28 cm of positive ease. Gauge: 17.5 sts & 27 rnds = 4”/10 cm in St st in the rnd after blocking. Yarn: Worsted-weight yarn, shown in Sea Isle by Plymouth (50% Organic Pima Cotton, 50% Fine Merino Wool; 100g = 329 yds), broken down as follows*: MAIN COLOR (MC): 675 (775, 875, 975, 1075) (1175, 1275, 1375, 1500) yards, 3 (3, 3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 5, 5) skeins, shown in color 11 Sand Dollar. CONTRASTING COLOR (CC): 200 (225, 250, 275, 325) (350, 375, 400, 425) yards, 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (2, 2, 2, 2) skeins, shown in color 1 Soft White. *Note: If you prefer to omit stripes, just add the two yardages together to get the total needed.* Needles & Other Supplies: For body/gauge: US 10/6 mm 24”/60 cm and 32”/80 cm circs, or size needed to obtain gauge (note: sizes 6-9 may also want to consider a 40”/100 cm long circ for the body). For neck ribbing & neck short rows: US 9/5.5 mm 16”/40 cm circ, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge. For hem ribbing: US 9/5.5 mm 32”/80 cm circ, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge. For sleeves: US 10/6 mm for working small circumferences (either DPNs, magic loop, or other preferred method), or size used to obtain gauge. For sleeve cuffs: US 9/5.5 mm for working small circumferences, or 1 needle size smaller than that used for sleeves. 4 stitch markers (one a different style than others). 1 locking stitch marker. Stitch holder cords or scrap yarn. Tapestry needle. Construction: Piece is worked in the round starting at the top. After the neck trim is worked, increases are worked at each shoulder to create that dolman-style silhouette (and short rows are also worked at the top to lower the front neckline a bit). Note: While the pattern is written with a ribbed neckline, I’ve included an optional rolled mock-neck variation for those who’d like a little more neck coverage (I’ve included photos here that show both options). Once the body width is achieved through this shoulder shaping, each front and back is worked separately and flat down to the underarm to create the armhole depth, just like a drop-shoulder piece. Then the piece is joined back in the round (with some underarm shaping to help reduce excess fabric) and worked in one piece down to the hem. Bracelet-length sleeves are created by picking-up and knitting stitches around the armhole and working in the round to the cuff. Pattern includes link to my online On the Ocean Tips Page that includes: Tips on picking a size/yarn/gauge swatching, making modifications (including an alternate neck trim treatment), FAQ about gauge including how to knit the pattern “off-gauge”, tutorials for every technique used in the pattern, and tips on working with 2 colors and carrying yarn as you go.