Wrap yourself in the enchanting embrace of the Beltane. With beautiful, leafy patterns reminiscent of a woodland fantasy, this piece is a whisper of warmth and whimsy. Perfect for adding a touch of romance to your knitting journey, Beltane is where creativity and nature’s beauty entwine.

If you’d like to make the same Beltane, here’s Daura DK - yarn dyed by me :)

SIZES
XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Bust circumference: 83 (95, 105, 115, 125.5) (138, 145, 154, 168.5) cm / 32.5 (37.5, 41.25, 45.5, 49.5) (54.5, 57, 60.75, 66.5)”

The top is designed to be worn with 5-10 cm/2-4” of positive ease.
Sample shown in size L on 103 cm/40” bust.

YARN
2 (2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4, 4) hanks of Daura DK by Cecily Grove Yarns (85% Merino, 15% Nylon; 225 m / 246 y – 100 g) in colorway Rust (MC); 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 2, 2) hank(s) of colorway Patina (CC1), 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2) hank(s) of colorway Herbal (CC2) and 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (2, 2, 2, 2) hank(s) of colorway Pinecone (CC3).
OR
approximately the following of DK-weight yarn:
MC: 325 (356, 401, 450, 495) (541, 626, 669, 723) m / 356 (390, 439, 492, 542) (592, 684, 732, 790) y
CC1: 101 (111, 125, 140, 154) (168, 195, 208, 225) m / 111 (121, 136, 153, 168) (184, 213, 228, 246) y
CC2: 145 (159, 179, 200, 220) (241, 279, 298, 322) m / 158 (173, 195, 219, 241) (263, 305, 326, 352) y
CC3: 130 (143, 161, 180, 198) (217, 251, 268, 289) m / 142 (156, 176, 197, 217) (237, 274, 293, 317) y

NEEDLES
4.0 mm / US#6 (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needles in various lengths for neck, yoke and body.
3.5 mm / US#4 (or two sizes smaller than gauge needles) 60 cm / 24” circular needle

OTHER
Stitch marker(s), tapestry needle, blocking pins, waste yarn or stitch holders.

GAUGE
21 sts & 31 rnds = 10 cm / 4” on 4.0 mm / US#6 needle in St st worked in the round, after blocking
22 sts & 24 rnds = 10 cm / 4” on 4.0 mm /US#6 needle in fair-isle pattern worked in the round, after blocking

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