The Downbeat

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10) Finished Body Circumference: 34.75 (38.5, 41.5, 45.25) (48, 51.75, 55.5) (58.25, 62, 66)”/ 88 (98, 105, 115) (122, 131, 141) (148, 157, 168) cm Want to see the review the pattern schematic for all measurements? Click here. Picking Your Size: I suggest picking a size that is approx 3-8”/8-20 cm larger than your actual bust measurement, depending on your desired fit. Shown in size 2 (cropped length, A-line option), being worn with approx 4-5”/10-13 cm of positive ease at the bust. Yarn: Worsted-weight yarn, shown in Ultra Alpaca by Berroco (50% wool, 50% alpaca; 100g = 219 yds), color Hops 62195. Yardage broken down below based on length option: CROPPED LENGTH: Approx 750 (825, 875, 975) (1050, 1150, 1225) (1300, 1425, 1525) yds, 4 (4, 4, 5) (5, 6, 6) (6, 7, 7) skeins. STANDARD LENGTH: Approx 850 (925, 1000, 1100) (1175, 1300, 1375) (1450, 1600, 1700) yds, 4 (5, 5, 6) (6, 6, 7) (7, 8, 8) skeins. Gauge: 17 sts & 26 rnds = 4”/10 cm in St st in the rnd after blocking. Needles & Other Supplies: For body/gauge: US 8/5 mm 24”/60 cm and 32”/80 cm circ, or size needed to obtain gauge (note: sizes 7-10 may also want to consider a 40”/100 cm long circ for the body sections). For neck ribbing & neck short rows: US 7/4.5 mm 16”/40 cm circ, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge. For hem ribbing: US 7/4.5 mm 32”/80 cm circ, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge. For sleeves: US 8/5 mm DPNs, or same size as used to obtain gauge (or you can use 32”/80 cm circ if working magic loop method). For sleeve cuffs: US 7/4.5 mm DPNs, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge (or a 32”/80 cm circ if working magic loop method).  4 stitch markers (one a different style than others). 1 locking stitch marker. Stitch holder cords or scrap yarn. Tapestry needle.