Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)

Finished bust circumference: 99 (109, 121, 129, 141) cm / 39 (43, 48, 51¾, 55½)” – to be worn with 10 - 20 cm / 4 - 8” positive ease.

Model has 91 cm / 36” bust, stands 175 cm / 5’9” tall and is wearing a size 2.

Yarn A: Shibui Knits Cima (lace weight; 70% Superbaby Alpaca, 30% Fine Merino; 300 m / 328 yds per 50 g ball) Shade: Suit; 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) skeins

Yarn B: Shibui Knits Silk Cloud (lace weight; 60%
Kid Mohair, 40% Silk; 300 m / 330 yds per 25 g ball) Shade: Tar; 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) skeins

Yarn C: Anchor Artiste Metallic (4ply/Fingering weight; 80% Viscose, 20% Metallised polyester; 100 m / 109 yds per 25 g ball)
Shade: Gold; 1 skein

Gauge: 28 sts & 38 rows = 10 cm / 4” over Stocking stitch on 3.5 mm needles, with 1 strand each of yarns A and B held together after blocking

Needles: 3.5 mm / US 4 circular needle, 80cm / 32” length 2.75 mm / US 2 circular needle, 80cm / 32” length AND needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.

Notions: 4 locking stitch markers, stitch holders or scrap yarn, tapestry needle.

Notes: Artemis is knitted from the top down with yarns A and B held together. First the shoulders are knitted separately to create the shape of the front neck, and then the back is worked before joining the body in one piece. The sleeves are knitted in the round from the armholes down. The neck is shaped with short rows to create the special crescent effect.