MATERIALS

  • Yarn: Malabrigo Rios; worsted weight; 210 yards / 192 m per 100 g skein; 100% Superwash Merino Wool, in shade 695 Peachy

  • Hooks: U.S. H-8 (5 mm), I-9 (5.5 mm)

  • Yarn needle to weave in ends

  • Stitch markers

YARDAGE

Without collar: 5 (5, 6, 6), (6, 7, 7, 7) skeins;

  • 921 (996, 1093, 1147), (1222, 1280, 1329, 1396) yd

  • 842 (911, 999, 1049), (1117, 1170, 1216, 1276) m

With collar: 6 (7, 7, 7), (8, 8, 8, 9) skeins;

  • 1216 (1302, 1398, 1458), (1539, 1602, 1652, 1718) yd

  • 1111 (1190, 1279, 1333), (1407, 1465, 1510, 1571) m

GAUGE FOR SWATCH

  • 16 sts = 4¼″ (11 cm)

  • 4 row-PRs (16 rows) = 4¾″ (12 cm) worked in main st patt (ribbing and eyelet), after blocking

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4), (5, 6, 7, 8) to fit:
33¾ (37¾, 41¾, 45½), (49½, 53½, 57½, 61½)″ / 86 (96, 106, 116), (126, 136, 146, 156) cm bust circumference with approx. 8″ (20 cm) of positive ease at bust and 15¾″ (40 cm) of positive ease at waist.

STITCH PATTERN

The stitch pattern is interesting without being overly complex, enabling every level of crocheter to enjoy the rhythm. It features relaxing and repetitive ribbing rows alternating with fun-to-make eyelet rows, which work together to create an eye-catching surface and a soft and squishy fabric.