Skyward

Dimensions:
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) with 33.75 (37, 40.5, 43.75, 46.25, 50.25, 54.75, 60.25, 65.75)” / 85.5 (94,
102.5, 111, 117.5, 128.5, 139, 153, 166.5) cm of chest circumference to be worn with approx. 3–7” / 7.5– 18 cm positive ease

Needle: US 7 / 4.5 mm

Notions: 4 stitch markers (including one unique for beg of round), scrap yarn, cable needle, tapestry needle

Gauge: 19 stitches and 28 rows = 4" / 10 cm square in reverse Stockinette Stitch, after blocking

Begin the yoke using needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round, then change to circular needles as the circumference increases.
Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.

Skyward is worked in the round from the top down, beginning with 1x2 Rib at the neck. The yoke is worked in cable pattern with regular increases, then the work is divided for the body and sleeves. The remainder of body and the sleeves are worked from the top down in reverse Stocking stitch (purl every round on RS). The hem and cuffs are finished with 1x1 Rib and cast off with the Italian / Tubular method.