Raincheck

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) Finished Bust Measurement (with Fronts overlapping): 32 (36.5, 40, 44.5, 48) (52.5, 56, 60.5, 64)”/81 (93, 102, 113, 122) (133, 142, 154, 163) cm How to Pick your Size: Pick a size that is approx 1-4”/2.5-10 cm larger than your actual bust measurement. Shown in Size 2, being worn with approx. 3”/7.5 cm of positive ease at the bust. Yarn/Yardage: Approx 350 (400, 465, 525, 600) (650, 725, 790, 850) yds of aran-weight yarn, shown in: Kestrel by Quince & Co (100% Organic Linen; 50g = 76 yds), 5 (6, 7, 7, 8) (9, 10, 11, 12) skeins. Shown in Lira (copper color). Another similar yarn option is Sandnes Garn Tykke Line. Remix by Berroco (30% Nylon, 27% Cotton, 24% Acrylic, 10% Silk, 9% Linen; 100g = 216 yds), 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4, 5) skeins. Shown in Smoke (gray color). Gauge: 14 sts & 21 rows = 4”/10 cm in St st after blocking Needles & Supplies: US 10/6 mm 32”/80 cm circ needle, or size needed to obtain gauge. Extra US 10/6 mm 24″/60 cm OR 32″/80 cm, or same size used to obtain gauge US 10.5/6.5 mm 24”/60 cm or 32”/80 cm circ, or 1 needle size larger than that used to obtain gauge (to be used during Three Needle BO). Stitch markers. Removable stitch marker Tapestry needle. Scrap yarn or stitch holders. Construction:  Raincheck is knit from the bottom-up and features A-line shaping in the body and a diagonal line of eyelets along the Left Front for some unique visual interest. At the underarm the Fronts and Back are split and worked separately to the shoulders. Then shoulders are attached using the Three Needle Bind-Off technique. Want to add trim to your Raincheck? Check out my blog post here!