A breezy, airy basic that you’ll wear all summer long!

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SIZES:
All of my garments are #sizeinclusive through a size 5X using Craft Yarn Council standards, including the intended ease in the design. Note that this design also includes an XXS option.

XXS, XS (S, M, L, 1XL){2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL} to fit bust measurement of:
24-26, 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46){48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62}”
61-66, 71-76 (81-86, 91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 111.5-117){122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-158}cm

Actual measurement of finished garment at bust:
24, 28 (32, 36, 40, 44){48, 52, 56, 60}“
61, 71 (81.5, 91.5, 101.5, 112){122, 132, 142, 152.5}cm

To choose a size, take your bust measurement and subtract
0-2”/0-5cm. Choose the finished garment measurement closest to this number.

Suggested Yarn:
Fingering yarn (held single,) or any yarn weight with which you are able to achieve gauge. You may also use DK or fingering held double for a less airy fabric.

Suggested Needles:
If using Fingering:
US 7 – 4.5 mm 16-32” circular needles (Main Body)
US 5 – 3.75 mm 16-32” circular needles (Hem)

If using DK:
US 6 – 4.0 mm 16-32” circular needles (Main Body)
US 4 – 3.5 mm 16-32” circular needles (Hem)

Choose a circular circumference that is at least several inches shorter than the final circumference of the garment.

Gauge: 17sts & 29 rows per 4x4” square in stockinette stitch in the round & flat, blocked

Yardage: 175, 200 (238, 275, 313 350){388, 425, 463, 500}yds
160, 183 (218, 251, 286, 320){355, 388, 423, 452}m

Techniques: knitting in the round, bottom up, decreasing, holding stitches

Construction: Top knit from the bottom up.

Materials: Fingering yarn, circular needles, stitch markers, removable stitch markers, darning needle

Helpful Links
Choosing a Circular Needle Circumference
How to Alternate Skeins (or work stripes) in the Round
Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off