Pattern description from No Sheep for You: This exquisite-but-simple silk robe is knitted in the most intriguing of silk yarns - a bulky-weight shimmery silk from Classic Elite. Softer than belief and possibly the knitted definition of extravagance, it’s styled timelessly so that it will last as long as you do, and may be the first thing your heirs fight over when it’s time to split up your stuff. This robe takes full advantage of the indulgent silk yarn, and doesn’t trick you into knitting a useless belt… how would it stay tied? Instead, it’s fastened with a single button.

Finished Measurements:

• About 39.5 (42.75, 47.5, 53.25, 58.25, 64)“ (100.5, 108.5, 120.5, 135, 148, 162.5] cm) circumference around chest/bust, from right front overlap to left front overlap
• Back measures about 15.5 (17.25, 19.5, 21.75, 24, 26.25)“ (39.5 44, 49.5, 55, 61, 66.5 cm) wide at underarm

Yarn:

• Chunky weight (CYCA #5 Bulky) yarn
• Classic Elite Temptation (100% silk; 110 yd 101 m/100 g): #17 green, 10 (11, 13, 14, 16, 18) skeins

Needles:

• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 16” and 32” (40 and 80 cm) circular (cir).
• Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Stitch holders; markers (m); tapestry needle; one 1.5” (3.8 cm) or larger button; one 0.75” (2 cm) facing button; sewing needle and thread.

Additional Gauge: 16 stitches and 18 rows = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch, unblocked.

Notes from No Sheep for You:

• Silk yarn will catch on every rough surface - apply hand cream often and be sure to use smooth stitch markers (plastic markers are recommended).
• The yarn is very slippery and will collapse on itself if wound on a ball winder. Wind the yarn by hand and use a yarn bra to prevent tangles.
• Change balls of yarn at the transition from ribbing to stockinette stitch (not at the end and not in the middle of a row). This makes it easier to disguise the thick spot where the tails are woven in.
• Use a tapestry needle when sewing in loose ends and skim the needle through the purl bumps along the back of the fabric. For extra security, sew back through the yarn end a few times.