The Downbeat by Elizabeth Smith features top-down, seamless raglan construction with short rows to shape the neckline. There are options for 2 different lengths as well as no body shaping or A-line body shaping. SIZES:1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10) FINISHED BUST MEASUREMENTS: 34.75 (38.5, 41.5, 45.25) (48, 51.75, 55.5) (58.25, 62, 66)”/ 88 (98, 105, 115) (122, 131, 141) (148, 157, 168) cm GAUGE:17 stitches & 26 rounds = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette stitch in the round after blocking.MATERIALS:CROPPED LENGTH: Approx 750 (825, 875, 975) (1050, 1150, 1225) (1300, 1425, 1525) yds, 4 (4, 4, 5) (5, 6, 6) (6, 7, 7) skeins. STANDARD LENGTH: Approx 850 (925, 1000, 1100) (1175, 1300, 1375) (1450, 1600, 1700) yds, 4 (5, 5, 6) (6, 6, 7) (7, 8, 8) skeins. For body/gauge: US 8/5 mm 24”/60 cm and 32”/80 cm circ, or size needed to obtain gauge (note: sizes 7-10 may also want to consider a 40”/100 cm long circ for the body sections).For neck ribbing & neck short rows: US 7/4.5 mm 16”/40 cm circ, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge.For hem ribbing: US 7/4.5 mm 32”/80 cm circ, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge.For sleeves: US 8/5 mm DPNs, or same size as used to obtain gauge (or you can use 32”/80 cm circ if working magic loop method).For sleeve cuffs: US 7/4.5 mm DPNs, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge (or a 32”/80 cm circ if working magic loop method). This pattern is a PDF. We will email the PDF to you during business hours (11am - 5pm Pacific Time)
