Docklight

CONSTRUCTION

• The body is worked in the round from the hem to the armholes, then divided for front and back. The back and front are worked flat separately to the shoulders. The sleeves are worked in the round to the underarms, then the cap is worked flat. The neckband is picked up after garment assembly, worked circularly, then folded and sewn to the inside.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

• 35¼ (39, 42¾, 46½, 50½, 54¼)” circumference at chest
• Sample shown is size 39″ with + 5″ ease on model

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GAUGE

• 17 stitches & 34 rows = 4″ in Single Shaker Rib with Size A needle(s), after blocking
• 18 stitches & 34 rows = 4″ in Docklight Chart pattern with Size A needle(s), after blocking

NEEDLES

Size A (for Main Fabric and Ribbing):

• One each 16 and 32″ circular needles, and one set of double-pointed needles (DPNs)*, in size needed to obtain gauge listed
• Suggested Size: 4 mm (US 6)

Size B (for Tubular Cast On and Neckband):

• One each 16 and 32″ circular needles, and one set of DPNs*, one size smaller than Size A
• Suggested Size: 3¾ mm (US 5)

Size C (for Neckband):

• One 16″ circular needle, two sizes smaller than Size A
• Suggested Size: 3½ mm (US 4)

*32″ circular needle can be used instead of DPNs if using the Magic Loop method for working small circumferences in the round (i.e. Sleeves).

Please note: the lace and tuck stitch patterns in this garment are charted only.

YARDAGE

• 1020 (1145, 1260, 1400, 1545, 1650) yards worsted weight wool yarn 

YARN

• 8 (9, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (100% American Targhee-Columbia wool; 140 yards/50g)
• Photographed in color Hayloft

Current Pattern: v2.1

4 September 2015: (Version 2.1):

On page 7 under Shape Cap section: stray “F” has been deleted.