INTRODUCTION

Good Bones

by Michelle Porter

This classic fitting women's pullover has "Good Bones". This means not only does it have seams, which gives it firm shape, but it also is a great starting point for customizing to your own body and taste. You are offered a choice of sleeve lengths and optional bust darts.

It feels like these days almost every new pattern I see is worked in the round, top down, and one piece. This design is not that! It is worked in pieces, bottom up, and with full fashioned shaping that gives you that impressive tailored look.

Two strands of fingering weight yarn are held together to get worsted weight gauge. A custom marled effect is produced when you choose to combine 2 different colored yarns. For best results choose yarn pairs that have similar plies: 1 ply with 1 ply, 2 ply with 2 ply and multiple plies together.

I was able to gift a personalized sweater each, to my mom, sister and friend, as well as one for myself, from stash diving and using that special yarn I already had.

model: Linda Porter (Sample A), Ursula Galetski (Sample B), Michelle Porter (Sample C), Jill Porter (Sample D)

photos: Doug Olsen (Sample A and D), Michelle Porter (Sample B), Mark Jackson (Sample C)

SIZE

Women’s XS[S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X]

Sample A (light green – shown above left) shown in size S with 2 inches/5 cm of ease at largest part of chest, no bust darts, short sleeves
Sample B (red and navy) shown in size M with 3 inches/7.5 cm of ease at largest part of chest and 1.25 inch/3 cm long bust darts, short sleeves
Sample C (green) shown in size L with 4 inches/10 cm of ease at largest part of chest and 2 inch/5 cm long bust darts, long sleeves
Sample D (rose – shown above right) shown in size 2X with 4 inches/10 cm of ease at largest part of chest and 3 inch/7.5 cm long bust darts, long sleeves

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Chest/Bust:  30[34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66] inches/ 76[86.5, 96.5, 107, 117, 127, 137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5] cm
Length:  20.5[21.75, 22.75, 24, 25.5, 26.75, 27, 27.5, 28, 28.75] inches/ 52[55, 58, 61, 65, 68, 68.5, 70, 71, 73] cm

MATERIALS

Yarn
Sample A (light green with short sleeves shown above left)
[C1] Lichen and Lace 80/20 sock [80% superwash merino, 20% nylon; 365 yd/334 m per 100g skein]; color: Wild Flowers; 2[2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5] skeins
[C2] Riverside Studio 3ply 80/20 sock [80% superwash merino, 20% nylon; 420 yd/384 m per 113g skein]; color: Dove; 2[2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4] skeins

Sample B (red and navy with short sleeves shown immediately below)
[C1] Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light [100% superwash merino; 421 yd/385 m per 100g skein]; color: Plaid to the Bone; 2[2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4] skeins
[C2] La Bien Aimee Merino Singles [100% superwash merino; 400 yd/366 m per 100g skein]; color: Undergrowth; 2[2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5] skeins

Sample C (green with long sleeves shown further below)
Ancient Arts Yarns Revival Fingering [49% wool, 34% mohair, 11% nylon, 4% acrylic, 2% silk; 437 yd/400 m per 100g skein];
C1] Whales in the Water; 2[3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5] skeins
[C2] Cezanne Still Life; 2[3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5] skeins

Sample D (rose with long sleeves shown top right)
La Bien Aimee Merino Singles [100% superwash merino; 400 yd/366 m per 100g skein];
[C1] Victorian Mauve; 1[1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1] skein
[C2] Vintage; 1[1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3] skeins
[C3] Damask; 1[1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1] skein
[C4] Curious Handmade; 1[1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1] skein
Madelinetosh Tosh Mo Light [80% merino wool, 20% kid mohair; 420 yd/384 m per 100g skein];
[C5] Cold Shoulder; 1[1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1] skein
[C6] Scout Wash; 1[1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2] skeins
[C7] Lipstick Bullet; 1[1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1] skeins

Yarn Characteristics
For best results choose fingering-weight yarn pairs that have a similar number of plies: 1 ply with 1 ply, 2 ply with 2 ply and multiple plies together.
Sample A uses a pairing of hand dyed sock yarn, both are a dense, variegated 3 ply.
Sample B uses two 1 ply singles, in fingering weight. One is wildly variegated and the other is tonal.
Sample C is worked with the same yarn in two different colorways. It is a hand dyed, multi-ply fingering/sock yarn in mixed fibers.
Sample D is a combo of two gradient sets, with an extra color added. All yarns are 1 ply fingering weight, some tonal, some variegated and some speckled.

Recommended needle size
[always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below - every knitter's gauge is unique]
1 set US #7/4.5mm needles for working flat
1 set US #6/4mm needles for working flat
1 US #6/4mm circular needle, 16-inch/40-cm

Notions
4 stitch holders
1 stitch marker
yarn needle

GAUGE

20 sts/26 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in stockinette stitch and larger needles with 2 strands of yarn held together as one
24 sts/28 rows or rounds = 4 inches/10 cm in 1 X 2 Rib pattern stitch and smaller needles with 2 strands of yarn held together as one

Note: gauge is always taken after blocking.

PATTERN NOTES

[Knitty's list of standard abbreviations and techniques can be found here.]

Construction method:
This sweater uses 2 strands of fingering-weight yarn held together to get a worsted-weight gauge and marled effect. The garment is worked flat, in pieces, from the bottom up and then seamed. The collar sts are picked up and worked in the round.

1 x 2 Rib – Multiple of 3 sts
All RS rows/rounds: *K1, p2; rep from * to end.
All WS rows: *K2, p1; rep from * to end.

DS: Double stitch of German Short row shaping. With yarn in front, slip next stitch purlwise to right hand needle, move yarn up and over the needle to the back. Continue in pattern as instructed with yarn at front to purl or at back to knit.

Techniques:

• One selvage stitch on each side is used in seaming and not calculated in finished measurements.
• Always bind off the sts where stated. Do not place live sts on stitch holders to save a step when working neckline shaping. Do not graft live shoulder stitches – the 3-needle bind off gives firm structure to this shaped shoulder and keeps it from stretching out.
• To avoid color pooling if using variegated yarns, use 2 sets of 2 strands of yarn at a time and work in alternating rows, as if working in stripes. Carry yarn not in use up the side of the work.
• Adding length to the body or sleeves will use more yarn.
• German short row shaping
• Further information regarding bust darts and placement
• Mattress stitch/invisible seams and here
• Whipstitch/overcast

DIRECTIONS

BACK
With 2 strands of yarn held together and smaller needles, cast on 77[89, 98, 107, 119, 128, 137, 149, 158, 167] sts, leaving a long strand of yarn for sewing side seam, approx 1 yd/1 m.
Row 1 [RS]: P2, *k1, p2; rep from * to end.
Row 2 [WS]: K2, *p1, k2; rep from * to end.
Rep last 2 rows 6 more times. Change to larger needles.

Sizes XS[-, -, L, -, -, 3X, -, -, 6X] only:
Next row [RS]: Knit.

Sizes -[S, -, -, 1X, -, -, 4X, -, -] only:
Next row [RS]: K20, k2tog, knit to last 22 sts, ssk, k20. 2 sts dec'd.

Sizes -[-, M, -, -, 2X, -, -, 5X, -] only:
Next row [RS]: Knit to approx center of row, k2tog, knit to end. 1 st dec'd.

All sizes:
 77[87, 97, 107, 117, 127, 137, 147, 157, 167] sts remain.
Next row [WS]: Purl.

Work even in St st until piece measures 13.5[14, 14.5, 15, 16, 17, 17, 17, 17, 17] inches/ 34.5[35.5, 37, 38, 40.5, 43, 43, 43, 43, 43] cm, or preferred length, from the cast on edge ending with a WS row.

Underarm shaping
Bind off 3[5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 9] sts at beg of next 2 rows. 71[77, 85, 93, 103, 111, 121, 129, 139, 149] sts remain.
Bind off 1[1, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4] sts at beg of next 2 rows. 69[75, 81, 89, 97, 105, 113, 121, 131, 141] sts remain.

Sizes –[-, -, -, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X] ONLY
Next row [RS]: K2, k2tog, knit to last 4 sts, ssk, k2. 2 sts dec'd.
Next row [WS]: P2, ssp, purl to last 4 sts, p2tog, p2. 2 sts dec'd.
Repeat last 2 rows: -[-, -, -, 0, 1, 1, 1, 2, 3] more times.

All sizes:
 69[75, 81, 89, 93, 97, 105, 113, 119, 125] sts remain.

Next row [RS]: K2, k2tog, knit to last 4 sts, ssk, k2. 2 sts dec'd.
Next row [WS]: Purl.
Repeat last 2 rows 1[3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 15, 17, 19] more time(s). 65[67, 69, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, 83, 85] sts remain.

Continue to work even in St st until armhole from beg of underarm shaping measures: 6.5[7.25, 7.75, 8.5, 9, 9.25, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11.25] inches/ 16.5[18.5, 19.5, 21.5, 23, 23.5, 24, 25.5, 26.5, 28.5] cm, ending with a WS row.

Separate back neckline and shoulders:
Next row [RS]: K 27[28, 28, 30, 30, 31, 32, 33, 33, 34] sts and place these sts on a stitch holder for right shoulder, bind off next 11[11, 13, 13, 15, 15, 15, 15, 17, 17] sts for back neck, knit to end. 27[28, 28, 30, 30, 31, 32, 33, 33, 34] sts remain.

Left neck edge and shoulder short row shaping
Next row [WS]: Purl.
Short row 1 [RS]: Bind off 3[4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7] sts at beg of row, k 18[18, 18, 19, 19, 19, 19, 20, 20, 20] sts, turn.
Short row 2: Work DS, purl to end.
Short row 3: Bind off 3 sts at beg of row, k 9[9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 10, 10, 10] sts, turn.
Short row 4: Work DS, purl to end.
Short row 5: Bind off 2 sts at beg of row, knit to end, working DS as 1 st. 19[19, 19, 20, 20, 21, 21, 22, 22, 22] sts remain.
Place sts on stitch holder. Cut yarn leaving a long strand approx 18 inches/46 cm long for joining shoulder seam.

Right neck edge and shoulder short row shaping
With RS facing, return 27[28, 28, 30, 30, 31, 32, 33, 33, 34] sts of right shoulder to needle. Join yarn at armhole edge.
Short row 1 [RS]: Knit.
Short row 2 [WS]: Bind off 3[4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7] sts at beg of row, p 18[18, 18, 19, 19, 19, 19, 20, 20, 20] sts, turn.
Short row 3: Work DS, knit to end.
Short row 4: Bind off 3 sts at beg of row, p 9[9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 10, 10, 10] sts, turn.
Short row 5: Work DS, knit to end.
Next row: Bind off 2 sts at beg of row, purl to end, working DS as 1 st. 19[19, 19, 20, 20, 21, 21, 22, 22, 22] sts remain.
Place sts on stitch holder. Cut yarn leaving a long strand approx 18 inches/46 cm long for joining shoulder seams.

FRONT
Work same as for Back for ribbing and first row on larger needles.

Optional bust darts (shown above)
Work even in St st until piece from beg measures the length preferred for the placement of bust darts, typically approx 2-4 inches/5-10 cm before beginning of underarm shaping, ending with a WS row.

Short row shaping
Short row 1 [RS]: Knit to last 5 sts, turn.
Short row 2 [WS]: Work DS, purl to last 5 sts, turn.
Short row 3: Work DS, knit to 2 sts before last DS, turn.
Short row 4: Work DS, purl to 2 sts before last DS, turn.
Repeat last 2 rows as many times as needed for personal measurements. Repeating 2 more times is approx 1.25 inches/3 cm longer, repeating 5 more times is approx 2 inches/5 cm longer, repeating 8 more times is approx 3 inches/7.5 cm longer.

Next short row [RS]: Work DS, knit to end, working DS as 1 st.
Next row [WS]: Purl to end, working DS as 1 st.

Continue to work even in St st until same number of rows have been worked as Back to beg of underarm shaping, counted at side edge.

Work through underarm shaping as for Back.

No bust darts
Work same as for Back through underarm shaping.

All options (with or without bust darts)
Work even in St st until armhole from beg of underarm shaping measures 4[4.75, 5.25, 5.75, 6.25, 6.5, 6.75, 6.75, 7.25, 8] inches/ 10[12, 13.5, 14.5, 16, 16.5, 17, 17, 18.5, 20.5] cm, ending with a WS row.

Separate front neckline and shoulders:
Next row [RS]: K 28[28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 32, 33, 34, 34] sts and place these sts on a stitch holder for left neckline and shoulder, bind off next 9[11, 11, 13, 13, 13, 15, 15, 15, 17] sts for front neck, knit to end. 28[28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 32, 33, 34, 34] sts on needle for right neckline and shoulder.

Work Right neckline:
Next row [WS]: Purl.
Next row [RS]: Bind off 4 sts at beg of row, knit to end. 24[24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 28, 29, 30, 30] sts remain.
Next row: Purl to last 4 sts, p2tog, p2. 1 st dec'd.
Next row: K2, k2tog, knit to end. 1 st dec'd.
Next row: Purl.
Repeat last 2 rows 3[3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6] more times. 19[19, 19, 20, 20, 21, 21, 22, 22, 22] sts remain.

Continue to work even in St st until armhole from beg of underarm shaping measures 7[7.75, 8.25, 9, 9.5, 9.75, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.75] inches/ 18[19.5, 21, 23, 24, 25, 25.5, 26.5, 28, 30] cm or same length as back from beg of armhole to shoulder, ending with a WS row.

Right neck edge and shoulder short row shaping
Short row 1 [RS]: K 13[13, 13, 14, 14, 14, 14, 15, 15, 15] sts, turn.
Short row 2 [WS]: Work DS, purl to end.
Short row 3: K 7[7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8] sts, turn.
Short row 4: Work DS, purl to end.
Short row 5: Knit to end, working over DS as 1 st. 19[19, 19, 20, 20, 21, 21, 22, 22, 22] sts remain. Place sts on stitch holder. Cut yarn.

Work Left neckline:
With RS facing, return 28[28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 32, 33, 34, 34] sts of left neckline and shoulder to needle. Join yarn at armhole edge.
Next row [RS]: Knit.
Next row [WS]: Bind off 4 sts at beg of row, purl to end. 24[24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 28, 29, 30, 30] sts now on needle.
Next row: Knit to last 4 sts, ssk, k2. 1 st dec'd.
Next row: P2, ssp, purl to end. 1 st dec'd.
Next row: Knit.
Rep last 2 rows 3[3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6] more times. 19[19, 19, 20, 20, 21, 21, 22, 22, 22] sts remain.

Continue to work even in St st until armhole from beg of underarm shaping measures 7[7.75, 8.25, 9, 9.5, 9.75, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.75] inches/ 18[19.5, 21, 23, 24, 25, 25.5, 26.5, 28, 30] cm, or same length as right side of neckline to shoulder, ending with a RS row.

Left neck edge and shoulder short row shaping
Short row 1 [WS]: P 13[13, 13, 14, 14, 14, 14, 15, 15, 15] sts, turn.
Short row 2 [RS]: Work DS, knit to end, turn.
Short row 3: P 7[7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8] sts, turn.
Short row 4: Work DS, knit to end.
Short row 5: Purl to end, working over DS as 1 st. 19[19, 19, 20, 20, 21, 21, 22, 22, 22] sts remain.
Place sts on stitch holder. Cut yarn.

SLEEVES (make two alike)
Short Sleeves
With 2 strands of yarn held together and smaller needles, cast on 53[59, 65, 71, 77, 83, 89, 95, 101, 107] sts, leaving a long strand of yarn for sewing the seam, approx 12 inches/25.5 cm.
Row 1 [RS]: P2, *k1, p2; rep from * to end.
Row 2 [WS]: K2, *p1, k2; rep from * to end.
Rep last 2 rows 6 more times. Change to larger needles.

Sizes XS[S, M, L, 1X, 2X, -, -, -, -] only
Next row [RS]: (K10, M1R) twice, knit to last 20 sts, (M1L, k10) twice. 4 sts inc'd.

Size -[-, -, -, -, -, 3X, -, -, -] only
Next row [RS]: K20, M1R, knit to last 20 sts, M1L, k20. 2 sts inc'd.

Sizes -[-, -, -, -, -, -, 4X, 5X, -] only
Next row [RS]: Knit.

Size -[-, -, -, -, -, -, -, -, 6X] only
Next row [RS]: K20, k2tog, knit to last 22 sts, ssk, k20. 2 sts dec'd.

All Sizes
 57[63, 69, 75, 81, 87, 91, 95, 101, 105] sts remain.
Next row [WS]: Purl.
Continue to work even in St st until piece from beg measures 4[4.5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6] inches/ 10[11.5, 13, 15, 15, 15, 15, 15, 15, 15] cm or preferred length, ending with a WS row.

Work sleeve caps.

Long Sleeves
With 2 strands of yarn held together and smaller needles, cast on 50[53, 56, 59, 62, 65, 68, 71, 71, 71] sts, leaving a long strand of yarn for sewing seam, approx 24 inches/61 cm.
Row 1 [RS]: P2, *k1, p2; rep from * to end.
Row 2 [WS]: K2, *p1, k2; rep from * to end.
Rep last 2 rows 6 more times. Change to larger needles.

Next row [RS]: *K 25[18, 14, 12, 16, 13, 17, 14, 10, 10] sts, M1R; rep from * 0[1, 2, 3, 2, 3, 2, 3, 5, 5] more times, knit to end. 1[2, 3, 4, 3, 4, 3, 4, 6, 6] sts inc'd. 51[55, 59, 63, 65, 69, 71, 75, 77, 77] sts total.

Sleeve shaping
Beg with a WS row, work 19[15, 13, 11, 9, 7, 7, 7, 5, 5] rows even in St st.
Next row [RS]: K2, M1L, knit to last 2 sts, M1R, k2. 2 sts inc'd.
Repeat the last 20[16, 14, 12, 10, 8, 8, 8, 6, 6] rows 2[3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 9, 11, 13] more times. 57[63, 69, 75, 81, 87, 91, 95, 101, 105] sts total.

Next row [WS]: Purl.
Work even in St st until piece from beg measures approx 16.5[17, 17.5, 18, 18.5, 18.5, 18.5, 18, 17.5, 17.5] inches/ 42[43, 44.5, 46, 47, 47, 47, 46, 44.5, 44.5] cm, or preferred length, ending with a WS row.

Work sleeve caps.

Sleeve Caps
Bind off 3[5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 9] sts at beg of next 2 rows. 51[53, 57, 61, 67, 71, 75, 77, 83, 87] sts remain.
Bind off 1[1, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4] sts at beg of next 2 rows. 49[51, 53, 57, 61, 65, 67, 69, 75, 79] sts remain.

Sizes -[-, -, -, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X] only:
Next row [RS]: K2, k2tog, knit to last 4 sts, ssk, k2. 2 sts dec'd.
Next row [WS]: P2, ssp, purl to last 4 sts, p2tog, p2. 2 sts dec'd.
Repeat last 2 rows: -[-, -, -, 0, 1, 1, 1, 2, 3] more times.

All Sizes:
 49[51, 53, 57, 57, 57, 59, 61, 63, 63] sts remain.

Next row [RS]: K2, k2tog, knit to last 4 sts, ssk, k2. 2 sts dec'd.
Next row [WS]: Purl.
Repeat last 2 rows 1[2, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5] more times. 45[45, 45, 47, 47, 47, 49, 49, 51, 51] sts remain.

Next row [RS]: Knit.
Next row [WS]: Purl.
Next row: K2, k2tog, knit to last 4 sts, ssk, k2. 2 sts dec'd.
Next row: Purl.
Repeat last 4 rows 0[1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3] more times. 43[41, 39, 41, 41, 41, 43, 41, 43, 43] sts remain.

Next row [RS]: K2, k2tog, knit to last 4 sts, ssk, k2. 2 sts dec'd.
Next row [WS]: Purl.
Repeat last 2 rows 6[5, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 3, 3, 3] more times. 29[29, 29, 31, 31, 31, 33, 33, 35, 35] sts remain.

Next row [RS]: K2, k2tog, knit to last 4 sts, ssk, k2. 2 sts dec'd.
Next row [WS]: P2, ssp, purl to last 4 sts, p2tog, p2. 2 sts dec'd.
Repeat last 2 rows 2 more times. 17[17, 17, 19, 19, 19, 21, 21, 23, 23] sts remain.
Bind off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows.
Bind off rem 9[9, 9, 11, 11, 11, 13, 13, 15, 15] sts.
Cut yarn.

FINISHING

With stitch holders at shoulders remaining in place, wet block pieces by soaking in lukewarm water with a small amount of wool wash if desired. Gently squeeze out as much water as possible. Spread pieces out following given measurements and pat into shape on a towel or blocking board to dry flat. A handheld steamer could also be used to block pieces.

Join shoulders:
For each shoulder, return shoulder stitches from stitch holders to needles, with points toward the armhole edge, and join using 3-needle bind off technique with attached yarn.

Neckband
With RS facing and smaller circular needle, join 2 strands of yarn held together at neck edge of left shoulder seam. Work within a 1 st selvage. Pick up and knit 22[22, 22, 23, 23, 23, 24, 24, 24, 25] sts down left front neck edge; 10[12, 12, 14, 14, 14, 16, 16, 16, 18] sts across centre front; 22[22, 22, 23, 23, 23, 24, 24, 24, 25] sts up right front neck edge; 9[10, 10, 11, 12, 12, 13, 13, 13, 14] sts down right back neck edge; 12[12, 14, 14, 16, 16, 16, 16, 18, 18] sts across centre back; and 9[9, 10, 11, 11, 11, 12, 12, 13, 14] sts up left back neck edge. 84[87, 90, 96, 99, 99, 105, 105, 108, 114] sts now on needle, or a stitch count number divisible by 3. Place stitch marker and join to work in the round.
Next round: *K1, p2; rep from * to end.
Rep last round 13 more times.

Bind off in rib pattern. Cut yarn leaving a long strand (for sewing folded neckband to neckline) approx 1 yd/1 m.

Fold neckband in half to WS. Loosely whipstitch the bound off sts of neckband to neckline shaping on WS of garment.

Seaming
With a 1 st selvage and using attached yarn, join Front to Back at sides with Mattress stitch. Join Sleeve seams with same method.

Sew Sleeve caps into armholes with a 1 st selvage and Mattress stitch/invisible seam, matching underarm shaping and easing in curved top of Sleeve caps.

Weave in all yarn ends, closing any gaps.

A − Cross back: 13[13.5, 13.75, 14.5, 15, 15.5, 15.75, 16.25, 16.5, 17] inches / 33[34.5, 35, 37, 38, 39.5, 40, 41.5, 42, 43] cm
B − Back/Front neck width: 5.5[5.75, 6.25, 6.5, 7, 7, 7.5, 7.5, 7.75, 8.25] inches / 14[14.5, 16, 16.5, 18, 18, 19, 19, 19.5, 20.5] cm
C − Back neck depth: 1 inches/2.5 cm
D − Armhole depth: 7[7.75, 8.25, 9, 9.5, 9.75, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.75] inches / 18[19.5, 21, 23, 24, 25, 25.5, 26.5, 28, 30] cm
E − Rib border/cuff length: 2 inches/5 cm
F − Back/Front width: 15.25[17.25, 19.25, 21.25, 23.25, 25.25, 27.25, 29.25, 31.25, 33.25] inches / 39[44, 49, 54, 59, 64, 69, 74, 79, 84.5] cm
G − Shoulder width: 3.75[3.75, 3.75, 4, 4, 4.25, 4.25, 4.5, 4.5, 4.5] inches / 9.5[9.5, 9.5, 10, 10, 11, 11, 11.5, 11.5, 11.5] cm
H − Front neck depth: 3.75[3.75, 3.75, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4.5, 4.5, 4.5] inches / 9.5[9.5, 9.5, 10, 10, 10, 10, 11.5, 11.5, 11.5] cm
I − Length to underarm: 13.5[14, 14.5, 15, 16, 17, 17, 17, 17, 17] inches / 34.5[35.5, 37, 38, 40.5, 43, 43, 43, 43, 43] cm
J − Length to shoulder: 20.5[21.75, 22.75, 24, 25.5, 26.75, 27, 27.5, 28, 28.75] inches / 52[55, 58, 61, 65, 68, 68.5, 70, 71, 73] cm
K − Back/Front rib border: 13[15, 16.5, 18, 20, 21.5, 23, 25, 26.5, 28] inches / 33[38, 42, 46, 51, 54.5, 58.5, 63.5, 67.5, 71] cm
L − Sleeve cap depth: 5.25[6, 6.5, 6.75, 7.25, 7.5, 7.5, 8, 8, 8.5] inches / 13.5[15, 16.5, 17, 18.5, 19, 19, 20.5, 20.5, 21.5] cm
M − Long sleeve length: 16.5[17, 17.5, 18, 18.5, 18.5, 18.5, 18, 17.5, 17.5] inches / 42[43, 44.5, 46, 47, 47, 47, 46, 44.5, 44.5] cm
N − Long sleeve cuff width: 8.25[8.75, 9.25, 9.75, 10.25, 10.75, 11.25, 11.75, 11.75, 11.75] inches / 21[22, 23.5, 25, 26, 27.5, 28.5, 30, 30, 30] cm
O − Upper sleeve width: 11.25[12.5, 13.75, 14.75, 16, 17.25, 18, 18.75, 20, 20.75] inches / 28.5[31.5, 35, 37.5, 40.5, 43.5, 45.5, 47.5, 50.5, 52.5] cm
P − Short sleeve length: 4[4.5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6] inches / 10[11.5, 13, 15, 15, 15, 15, 15, 15, 15] cm
Q − Short sleeve cuff width: 8.75[9.75, 10.75, 11.75, 12.75, 13.75, 14.75, 15.75, 16.75, 17.75] inches / 22[24.5, 27.5, 30, 32.5, 35, 37.5, 40, 42.5, 45] cm

ABOUT THE DESIGNER

Over the last 3 decades Michelle Porter has lived in Toronto, where she's had the opportunity to own a yarn store, work in yarn warehouses and design hundreds of patterns for both yarn companies and her personal line of patterns "Fondle Patterns". Michelle's clutter free and straightforward design aesthetic carries through all her design collections.

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