Ursa by Jacqueline Cieslak

Ursa is a bear of a sweater - chunky, bold, snuggly and fierce. With simple construction and interesting detailing, this cropped bulky weight pullover is a quick and enjoyable knit.  The sweater is constructed from the top-down with raglan shaping for the sleeves and optional horizontal bust darts in 3 cup sizes.  Sizes by finished bust circumference In inches: (34, 38, 42) [46, 50, 54] {58, 62, 66} inches In cm: (86.5, 96.5, 106.5) [117, 127, 137] {147.5, 157.5, 167.5} cm To choose your size, measure the circumference around the fullest part of your bust, then add 2-6” (depending on how much ease you want) and choose the closest size. If you are between sizes, you can size up or down depending on whether you want more or less ease in the bicep (see full schematics illustration in the photos to the left). In the photos, Jacqui is wearing a 54” with E/F bust darts with 5” of ease in the bust and -1” of ease in the bicep. She is 5’ 6”. Yarn requirements by yardage: (450, 500, 550) [600, 675, 750] {825, 900, 950} Bulky weight  Gauge: 11.5 sts and 20 rows over 4” in blocked stockinette stitch Recommended needles: one US 10.5 (6.5 mm) 32” (sizes 34-46) or 40” (sizes 50-66) circular; DPNs for sleeves if not using magic loop