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Finished Size 32 (37, 41½, 47, 52½)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 32", modeled with slight negative ease.
Yarn Quince & Co. Tern (75% American wool, 25% silk; 221 yd [202 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #138 driftwood, 5 (6, 6, 7, 8) skeins.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 28 sts and 40 rows = 4" in Knit Rib patt.

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Finished Size 33½ (38½, 42½, 47, 52)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 33½", modeled with slight ease.
Yarn Quince & Co. Chickadee (100% American wool; 181 yd [166 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #124 goldfinch, 10 (12, 13, 14, 16) skeins.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 23 sts and 36 rows = 4" in Pebble Rib patt.

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Finished Size 34½ (38, 43½, 47, 52)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 34½", modeled with slight ease.
Yarn Quince & Co. Lark (100% American wool; 134 yd [123 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #109 peacock, 14 (16, 17, 18, 20) skeins.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 22 sts and 30 rows = 4" in patts.

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Finished Size 34½ (38, 43½, 47½, 52)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 38", modeled with plenty of ease.
Yarn Quince & Co. Osprey (100% American wool; 170 yd [155 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #106 bird’s egg, 9 (9, 10, 11, 12) skeins.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in patts.

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Finished Size 28½ (33, 36½, 41, 44½, 49)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 33", modeled with slight ease.
Yarn Aslan Trends Del Sur (100% merino wool; 87 yd [80 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #154 oro (yellow), 6 (6, 7, 8, 8, 9) skeins.
Needles Size 15 (10 mm): straight and 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle; three ¾" buttons.
Gauge 10 sts and 15 rows = 4" in St st; 6 sts of cable = 1½" wide.

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Finished Size 38½ (44¾, 51¼)" circumference at lower edge, 13½ (14, 14½)" long from top of neckband to front hemline, and 16½ (17, 17½)" long from top of neckband to back hemline. Capelet shown measures 38½".
Yarn Berroco Vintage Chunky (50% acrylic, 40% wool, 10% nylon; 130 yd [120 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #6181 black cherry, 4 (5, 6) skeins.
Needles Sizes 10 (6 mm) and 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; cable needle (cn); marker (m); size I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook.
Gauge 14 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 21 sts and 20 rows = 4" in pattern (Rows 1–16 of Giant Braid Cable chart) on larger needles.

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Finished Size 24½ (26¾, 30¾, 33¼, 36, 40)" bust circumference. Tank shown measures 30¾", modeled with 2–4" of negative ease.
Yarn Louet North America MerLin Worsted Weight (70% merino, 30% linen; 156 yd [143 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #36 linen grey, 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5) skeins.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir).
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in St st.

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Finished Size Size 35½ (39¾, 43, 48¼, 51½, 56¾)" bust circumference, with 4" overlap at front.
Jacket shown measures 39¾", modeled with plenty of ease.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Rittenhouse Merino 5-Ply (100% extrafine merino; 241 yd [220 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #512 cinnamon, 5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9) skeins.
Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle; spare needle in same size as main needles for three-needle bind-off.
Gauge 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st; 12-st cable = 15/8" at widest point.

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Finished Size 31½ (34, 36½, 38, 42, 47½, 50)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 34", modeled with slight ease.
Yarn Berroco Ultra Alpaca (50% superfine alpaca, 50% Peruvian wool; 215 yd [234 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #6214 oatmeal, 4 (5, 5, 6, 7, 8, 8) skeins.
Needles Sizes 7 (4.5 mm) and 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles.

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Finished Size 36 (44)" bust circumference.Sample shown measures 36", modeled with 2–4" of ease.
Yarn Tahki Yarns Montana (100% unprocessed wool; 130 yd [120 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #13 slate, 4 (5) hanks.
Needles Size 13 (9 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Two colors of markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 10 sts and 12 rnds = 4" in St st; 11 sts and 12 rnds = 4" in patt.

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Finished Size 10¼ (12½)" wide and 32 (42)" circumference.
Yarn Blue Moon Fiber Arts Icelandic (100% Australian wool; 250 yd [229 m]/8 oz [226 g]): shaded solids tanzanite, 1 (2) skein(s).
Needles Size 11 (8 mm): 16" (or longer) circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Size L/11 (8 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle; two colors removable markers (m); spare cir needle.
Gauge 13 sts and 16 rows = 4" in mistake rib patt, slightly stretched.

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Becca
Mathew Gnagy

Finished Size About 30 (31, 32, 34, 35)" (76 [78.5, 81.5, 86.5, 89] cm) underbust circumference and 35 (39, 43, 47, 51)" (89 [99, 109, 119.5, 129.5] cm) full bust circumference, buttoned. Sweater shown measures 30" (76 cm) at underbust and 35" (89 cm) at full bust.
Yarn Worsted Weight (#4 Medium). Shown here: Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Worsted (85% wool; 15% mohair; 190 yd [174 m]/4 oz [113.5 g]): #M26 medieval red, 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) skeins.
Needles Body and sleeves: size U.S. 9 (5.5 mm). Edgings: size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NotionsTapestry needle; removable markers or waste yarn; five 3/4" (2 cm) buttons.
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st on larger needles.

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Pleated Pullover
Charles Gandy

Finished Size 36 (40½, 45, 49½, 54, 58½)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 40½", modeled with plenty of ease.
Yarn Rowan Kid Classic (70% lambswool, 26% kid mohair, 4% nylon; 153 yd [140 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #855 smudge (blue-gray), 8 (10, 11, 13, 15, 18) balls.
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 16", 24", and 40 (40, 40, 40, 47, 47)" circular (cir) and 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NotionsMarkers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 23 rnds = 4" in sl 1, p8 yoke patt.

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Finished Size 32¾ (34¾, 36¾, 41, 45¼, 49¼, 53½)" bust circumference.
Sweater shown measures 36¾", modeled with 2–4" of ease.
Yarn Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic Lite (100% mercerized cotton; 146 yd [135 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #4447 light mauve, 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) skeins.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir). Body ribbing and neckband—size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 23 sts and 35 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.

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Finished Size 11 (12½, 13¾, 15¼, 16¼)" back width, to fit 31 (36, 41, 46, 50)" actual bust. Kimono shown measures 12½", modeled with plenty of ease.
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Alpaca Silk (50% alpaca, 50% silk; 146 yd [133 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #131 kiwi (A), 10 (12, 15, 18, 20) skeins; #100 slate (B), 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 5 (3.75 mm): straight and 16" circular (cir). I-cord BO—size 7 (4.5 mm). Spare needle in same size or smaller than smaller needle. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); removable m; stitch holder; tapestry needle.
Gauge 22 sts and 44 rows = 4" in garter st on smaller needles.

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Finished Size 30¼ (34¼, 38¼, 42¼, 46¼, 50¼, 54¼)" bust circumference.
Sweater shown measures 34¼", modeled with slight ease.
Yarn Schulana Sumerino (100% superfine merino; 94 yd [86 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #28 forest green (MC), 10 (11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18) balls. Schulana Kid-Seta (70% kid mohair, 30% silk; 231 yd [210 m]/7/8 oz [25 g]): #53 olive (CC), 1 ball.
Yarns distributed by Skacel.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 25 rows = 4" in St st with MC; 18 sts and 25 rows = 4" in St st with CC.

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Finished Size 27¼ (32, 36, 40, 44)" waist circumference (see Notes). Skirt shown measures 27¼", modeled with slight ease.
Yarn Cascade Yarns Pastaza (50% llama, 50% wool; 132 yd [120 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #052 teal, 3 (3, 3, 3, 4) skeins.
Needles Size 13 (9 mm): 24" circular (cir) and 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NotionsMarkers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 12 sts and 14 rnds = 4" in St st.

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Finished Size About 6" wide and 90" long.
Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Giselle (64% kid mohair, 25% wool, 11% nylon; 230 yd [210 m]/13/4 oz [50 g]): #4154 Isabella pink, 2 balls.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 16 rows = 4" in garter st.

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Finished Size 35½ (39, 42¾)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 35½"
Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Soft Linen (35% linen, 35% wool, 30% baby alpaca; 137 yd [125 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #2257 Kentucky blue, 6 (7, 7) balls.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in St st.

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Finished Size 32½ (36, 40½, 44, 48½, 52)" bust circumference, buttoned. Jacket shown measures 36", modeled with 2–4" of ease.
Yarn Madelinetosh Tosh Merino (100% merino; 210 yd [192 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): nutmeg, 6 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) skeins.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" or longer circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" or longer cir and set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; five 13/8" toggle buttons; size 7 (4.5 mm) crochet hook.
Gauge 18 sts and 27 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.

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Finished Size 32½ (35¾, 40, 44¼, 48½, 52¾)" bust circumference, buttoned, with fronts overlapping 2½". Coat shown measures 35¾", modeled with 2–4" of ease.
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Grace (mohair/wool blend; 120 yd [110 m]/2 oz [57 g]): dusk (MC; bouclé), 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins.
Lorna’s Laces Glory (mohair/wool blend; 120 yd [110 m]/2 oz [57 g]): dusk (CC; brushed mohair), 5 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) skeins.
Needles Size 11 (8 mm): straight and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Removable markers (m); tapestry needle; four 11/8" buttons.
Gauge 11 sts and 15 rows = 4" in St st with 1 strand each of MC and CC held tog.

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Finished Size 40¼ (42½, 46¼, 48¼, 49¾, 52¾, 54¼, 55¾)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 42½", modeled with plenty of ease.
Yarn Rowan Creative Focus Worsted (75% wool, 25% alpaca; 220 yd [201 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #CFW.0401 nickel, 8 (8, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11, 11) skeins.
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): 29" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook; three ¾" buttons.
Gauge 21½ sts and 29 rows/rnds = 4" in St st on smaller needles; 18 sts and 26 rows/rnds = 4" in k2, p2 rib on larger needles, with rib slightly stretched so p2 columns appear about 1 st wide.

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Finished Size 32½ (35½, 39½, 44½, 48½)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 35½", modeled with 2–4" of ease.
Yarn O-Wool Legacy Bulky (100% certified organic merino; 106 yd [97 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #6752 charcoal, 6 (7, 7, 9, 9) skeins. Yarn distributed by Tunney Wool Company.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 12 sts and 16 rows = 4" in St st.

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Finished Size 34 (35½, 38½, 41, 43, 45, 46½)" bust circumference, buttoned. Vest shown measures 35½", modeled with 2–4" of ease.
Yarn Brown Sheep Company Lamb’s Pride Worsted (85% wool, 15% mohair; 190 yd [173 m]/4 oz [113 g]): #M-173 wild violet, 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 7, 7) skeins.
Needles Body—size 8 (5 mm): 24": circular (cir). Bind-off —size 10 (6 mm) cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; two 1¼" decorative buttons; one 1¼" fl at button.
Gauge 17½ sts and 30 rows = 4" in Checkerboard patt on smaller needle, not felted.

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Finished Size 35 (37, 42, 46, 50, 54)" bust circumference. Jacket shown measures 37", modeled with 2–4" of ease.
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Cotton (100% organic cotton; 150 yd [137 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #635 sleet (MC), 5 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) skeins. Blue Sky Alpacas Melange (100% baby alpaca; 110 yd [100 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #816 peppercorn (CC), 2 skeins.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) and straight. Collar and cuffs—size 5 (3.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NotionsStitch holders; removable marker (m); tapestry needle; three ¾" buttons.
Gauge 17 sts and 24 rows = 4" in purl grid patt with MC on larger needles; 22 sts and 28 rows = 4" in rev St st with CC on smaller needles.

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