April 2020 Update! Please note that digital edition of this book has been updated to include errata. It is essential to work from the PDF named ‘April 2020 Updated Edition’ to ensure snag free knitting when enjoying these patterns. If you’ve already redeemed your download code from your print copy, you will have received an update notification via your Ravelry inbox. Or, simply you can access the PDF by redeeming the download code printed at the back of your print version.

June 2023: please visit the errata page above for corrected abbreviations for this pattern.*

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Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Finished bust circumference: 89 (99.5, 111, 122, 133, 144, 155, 166.5) cm / 35 (39¼, 43¾, 48, 52¼, 56¾, 61, 65½)” – to be worn with 7.5-15 cm / 3-6” positive ease Model has 92 cm / 36” bust, stands 183 cm /
6’0” tall, and is wearing size 2

Yarn: Blacker Yarns Samite (light 4 ply / heavy lace; 40% Shetland
wool, 30% Blue-Faced Leicester wool, 10% Gotland wool, 20% Ahimsa silk; 460 m / 503 yds per 100 g skein) Shade: Iron Hills; 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5) skeins

Gauge: 22 sts & 36 rounds = 10 cm / 4” over st st on 3.75 mm needles after blocking. 20 sts & 36 rounds = 10 cm / 4” over lace on 3.75 mm needles after blocking.

Needles: 3.75 mm / US 5 circular needle, 80 cm / 32”
length AND needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round 3.5 mm / US 4 circular needle, 80 cm / 32” length AND 40 cm / 16” length AND needles suitable for working small circumferences
in the round. Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.

Notions:
6 stitch markers, stitch holders or scrap yarn, spare needle in same or smaller size than smallest needle, tapestry needle, T-pins and blocking wires

Notes:
O’Keeffe is worked in the round from the top down with raglan shaping. Short rows at the beginning of the raglan shaping add height to the back neck. After the yoke is complete, the body and sleeves are separated and worked down. Lace panels are gradually introduced in the body, which is then finished with ribbing. The sleeves are worked in stocking stitch and finished with ribbing.

You might also find our Pattern and Yarn Specifications Guide useful when planning your project.
Please note specific yardages specified are approximations, and will vary according to gauge. Please allow additional yardage for
swatching.