Ramona Pullover

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) Finished Bust Measurement: 34 (38.5, 42.5, 46, 50) (54.5, 58.5, 63, 66)”/ 86 (98, 108, 117, 127) (138, 149, 160, 168) cm How to Pick your Size: Choose a size that is approx 2-4”/5-10 cm larger than your actual bust measurement, depending on your preferred fit. Shown in Size 2 (38.5”/98 cm), A-line version. Yarn/Yardage: Aran/Bulky-weight yarn, shown in Osprey by Quince & Co (100% American Wool; 100g = 170 yds), shown in color Fox, broken out as follows: For A-line Version: 870 (995, 1100, 1180, 1290) (1400, 1520, 1655, 1755) yds, 5 (6, 7, 7, 8) (8, 9, 10, 10) skeins. For Waist-Shaped or No-Shaped Version: 825 (960, 1055, 1145, 1250) (1360, 1480, 1625, 1730) yds, 5 (6, 6, 7, 7) (8, 9, 9, 10) skeins. Yarn Substitution Ideas: Cascade Ecological Wool (or Eco +) Berroco Mercado Berroco Ultra Wool Chunky Plymouth Yarn Homestead Madeline Tosh Chunky Garnstudio Drops Nepal Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky Gauge: 15 sts & 22 rows = 4”/10 cm in St st Needles & Supplies: US 10/6 mm 24”/60 cm and 32”/80 cm circ needles, or size needed to obtain gauge. US 10/6 mm DPNs for sleeves, or size used to obtain gauge (or you can use 32”/80 cm circ for magic loop method). US 9/5.5 mm 32”/80 cm, 16”/40 cm circ and DPNs, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge. Stitch markers. Tapestry needle. 2 pieces of scrap yarn, approx 20”/51 cm in length. Construction:  Ramona Pullover is knit all in one piece from the top-down and features raglan construction to shape the yoke. Starting at the neck, you will work back and forth to shape the neckline, then piece is joined and worked in the round to the underarms. Sleeves are then split and body is worked in the round to the hem with options to either work A-line shaping, waist shaping or no shaping. Sleeves are then transferred to DPNs (or you can use 32”/80 cm circ for magic loop method) and worked in the round to the cuff. Finally, stitches are picked up around the neckline to create the neck trim.