The Weekender Light

SIZES: 0 (1, 2, 3)(4, 5, 6)(7, 8, 9)

FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE

36 (40, 44, 48)(52, 56, 60)(64, 68, 72)”
91.5 (101.5, 112, 122)(132, 142, 152.5)(162.5, 173, 183) cm

Intended  to be worn with approx. 10”/25.5 cm positive ease. To pick your best  size, measure your full bust and add your desired ease, then pick the  finished bust circumference closest to that number. Sample shown in size 2 with approx. 10”/25.5 cm positive ease.

YARN REQUIREMENTS

Fingering Weight
215 (245, 270, 300)(335, 370, 405)(435, 470, 500) g
1182 (1347, 1485, 1650)(1843, 2035, 2228)(2393, 2585, 2750) yds
1082 (1233, 1358, 1509)(1685, 1861, 2037)(2188, 2364, 2515) m

SUGGESTED NEEDLES

Main Fabric: US 4/3.5 mm - 32-40”/80-100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs)
Sleeve Fabric (Optional, if needed): US 5/3.75 mm - Preferred needles for small circumference knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs)
Ribbing: US 2/2.75 mm - 40”/100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting for cuffs and collar.

(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge, going down two US sizes for the ribbing.)

NOTIONS: Stitch markers (4), tapestry needle, stitch holders or waste yarn

GAUGE: 24 sts & 38 rows = 4”/10 cm on largest needle. Measured over stockinette stitch in the round using the Main Fabric needle, after blocking.

TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN

Tubular cast on
Knitting
Purling
Ribbing
Slipping stitches
Knitting flat
Knitting in the round
Short rows
Three needle bind off
Picking up stitches
Tubular bind off