This pattern is designed for 18-28 cm/ 7-11 in of positive ease. With greater discrepancies in upper chest and full chest measurements, I recommend going with the upper chest measurement. The samples in the photos are in size 2 with 26 cm/ 10.25 in positive ease.

You can choose from 9 unisex sizes, with finished bust circumferences of:

• 100, 110, 120 [130, 140, 150] {160, 170, 180} cm | 39.25, 43.25, 47.25 [51.25, 55, 59] {63, 67, 70.75} in 

to fit upper bust of:

• 74.5, 84, 94.5 [102, 108, 115] {122.5, 130, 137.5} cm | 29.25, 33, 37.25 [40.25, 42.5, 45.25] {48.25, 51.25, 54.25} in

and full bust from:

• 72, 82, 92 [102, 112, 122] {132, 142, 152} cm | 28.25, 32.25, 36.25 [40.25, 44, 48] {52, 56, 59.75} in

to:

• 82, 92, 102 [112, 122, 132] {142, 152, 162} cm | 32.25, 36.25, 40.25 [44, 48, 52] {56, 59.75, 63.75} in. 

A schematic with comprehensive measurements is included in the knitting pattern.

RECOMMENDED YARN (Lace+Lace+Lace)

Knitting for Olive - Soft Silk Mohair (70% Mohair, 30% Silk, 25g = 225m/ approx. 245 yd) - colourways ‘Hazel’, ‘Nut Brown’ and ‘Dusty Moose’ - all held together.  You will need the following amount for each of the 3 colourways: 

• Meters: 725, 825, 945 [1050, 1140, 1240] {1325, 1455, 1575}
• Yards: 795, 900, 1035 [1150, 1245, 1355] {1450, 1590, 1720}
• Grams: 80, 90, 105 [115, 125, 140] {145, 160, 175}
• Balls: 4, 4, 4-5 [5, 5-6, 6] {6, 7, 7-8}

The provided meterages/ yardages (yds approx. due to rounding) already include a safety margin. However, please note that your individual yarn consumption may vary based on your yarn, gauge, size, and the desired sleeve/body length. It is advisable to get a little more than you think you’ll need.

YARN SUBSTITUTES

Any silk mohair yarn of choice, held triple. If you want to achieve a result close to the original but don’t want to use silk mohair, you should use a yarn that is lightweight, fluffy, and has a lot of halo, such as brushed alpaca (e.g., Sandnes - Børstet Alpakka, Kaos Yarn - Organic Brushed Alpaca). Blown yarns also provide a lightweight alternative, such as CaMaRose Snefnug or Isager Eco Soft. However, you can also use any yarn that meets the gauge, but please be mindful that different yarns and fibers will behave differently. I would still recommend using lightweight woolen spun yarns or soft unspun yarn (such as Nutiden from Höner och Eir, Manchelopis from Wooldreamers) held single, double, or together with a strand of silk mohair for best results.

NEEDLES 

3.0 mm (US 2.5) and 4.5 mm (US 7) 60-120 cm/ 24-47 in circular needles and/or DPNs. 

NOTIONS

Stitch markers, stitch holders, a tapestry needle, measuring tape, and scissors.