This pattern also come with bonus instructions for the mini version of the lost off shoulder as well. This mini version is not specifically intended to fit a particular doll or toy, and was designed for myself to have mini versions of all my patterns for display too see my designs. About The Lost Off Shoulder is a cute as summer top and perfect addition to your warm weather wardrobe. It has a stylish fitted look with stretch for a comfortable fit. Construction The Lost Off Shoulder is worked from the top down, beginning at the yoke and working the sleeves and body stitches at the same time. Stitches for the sleeves are then placed on hold, and underarm stitches are cast on with the body worked in the round. Each sleeve is then picked up and worked one at a time to the desired lengths. Skill Level Advanced Beginner Techniques knit, purl, 2x1 rib, provisional cast on, left and right leaning increases, knitted cast on, tubular bind off. Gauge 28 sts and 36 rounds = 4 inches /10 cm in 2x1 rib on 3.25 mm [US 3] circular needles, blocked. Materials Suggested Needles 3.25 mm [US 6] circular needles, 16, and 32 or 40 inches / 40, and 80 or 100 cm, or size to obtain gauge. Choose a cable length dependant on your size. Eg. I worked a size XS and used 16 inch / 40 cm circular needles. Suggested Yarn Samples made in size XS in a fingering weight yarn. Purple: Wool and Works (100% Merino, 400 metres/ 437 yds, 100 g). If you decide to use this yarn, 1 (1) 2 (2) 2 (2) 3 (3) 3 skeins are required. Green: Hobbii Unicorn Solid (75% Merino Wool, 25% Nylon, 400 metres/437 yds, 100g) in Army Green, yarn held single. If you decide to use this yarn, 1 (1) 2 (2) 2 (2) 3 (3) 3 skeins are required Yarn alternativesQing Fibre Sock YarnManos Del Uruguay AlegriaKnitPicks Stroll TonalFluff and Nonsense MSY YarnSadnes Garn Babyull Lanett Notions Yarn needle to weave in ends and work hem. Stitch markers. Scrap yarn for a provisional CO. Knitting barber or scrap yarn to place stitches on hold. Scissors or cutters to cut yarn.
