Beetle Magic is knitted seamlessly from the top down with short row shaping at the back to ensure a comfortable fit. The body is knitted straight from underarm to hem, without waist shaping. The length of the body and sleeves can be adjusted to your preference by trying on the garment as you work. Please note that if you wish to add length, more yarn will be required.

Beetle Magic is designed to be worn with some positive ease, so choose a size which is 2-6 inches / 5-15 cm more than your largest circumference (chest or hips).

Sizes
A (B, C, D, E, F)(G, H, I, J, K)(L, M, N, O, P)
Sizes A – F are children’s sizes and feature one row of beetle motifs. Sizes G – P are adult sizes and feature two rows of beetle motifs.

Chest Measurements (actual size of jumper)
A - 20 inches / 51 cm
B - 22 inches / 56 cm
C - 24 inches / 61 cm
D - 26 inches / 66 cm
E - 28 inches / 71.5 cm
F - 30 inches / 76.5 cm
G - 32 inches / 81.5 cm
H - 36 inches / 91.5 cm
I - 40 inches / 102 cm
J - 44 inches / 112 cm
K - 48 inches / 122 cm
L - 52 inches / 132.5 cm
M - 56 inches / 142.5 cm
N - 60 inches / 152.5 cm
O - 64 inches / 163 cm
P - 68 inches / 173 cm

Gauge
28 sts and 36 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm
measured over Stocking Stitch and Stranded Colourwork, knitted in the round

Needles
Gauge-size circular needles
Suggested size: 2.75mm

Note: The length(s) of circular needles required will depend on the size you are knitting, and how you prefer to work small circumferences in the round. You might find it helpful to have a few lengths to hand to change up as you progress through the yoke, or one long one if you prefer to use the Magic Loop technique.

Yarn A, MC
RiverKnits Severn 4ply
100% Jacob wool, woollen spun
175m per 50g skein
3 (4, 5, 5, 6, 7)(7, 8, 9, 10, 11)(12, 13, 14, 15, 16) skeins
or
545 (670, 780, 940, 1100, 1275)(1330, 1490, 1645, 1820, 2035)(2235, 2445, 2670, 2905, 3120) metres

Yarn B, CC
RiverKnits Chimera 4ply
100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool, worsted spun
195m per 50g skein
1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1)(1, 1, 1, 1, 2)(2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins
or
60 (65, 70, 75, 80, 85)(160, 165, 180, 195, 210)(230, 245, 260, 285, 290) metres

Notions
Stitch markers
Darning needle to weave in ends
Smooth scrap yarn or stitch holder for placing stitches on hold