Urchin

> Love this pattern? Every week, I send a short, chatty email about what I'm making, what I'm thinking, and what's coming next. [**Sign up for the > Truly Myrtle Mini-Mag!**][1] – it's like a letter from the friend who designed this.✨ On the days you want to feel relaxed and fabulous, reach for Urchin. Exuding understated grace, Urchin is oh-so-comfy and ideal for wearing over summery trousers, cute shorts and pretty skirts. Her simple scooped neck and easy shape are flattering for a wide range of bodies, and her special details give Urchin a deliciously feminine feel, without any fuss. Knitted from the top down, and incorporating subtle lace – making her perfect to wear without an extra layer underneath, Urchin is a quick and uncomplicated knit. She's a great project for new garment knitters, as well as experienced knitters looking for a soothing knit, and a fast finish. Try her in linen and cotton blends for a super-summery feel, or experiment with warmer yarns for an elegant layer when the weather cools. **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) {7, 8, 9, 10, 11} (12, 13, 14, 15) **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Full bust circ 37.75 (40, 41.5, 43.75, 45.75, 48) {49.5, 51.75, 53.75, 56, 57.5} (59.75, 61.75, 64, 65.5)"/ 96 (101.5, 105.5, 111, 116.5, 122) {125.5, 131, 137, 142, 146} (151.5, 157, 162.5, 166) cm Shown in size 4 with 5.75"/14.5 cm positive ease. **NEEDLES & NOTIONS** Size US 3/3.25 mm & US 4/3.5 mm circular needles 24”/60 cm long and the same sizes for knitting small circumferences. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. 5 stitch markers (1 removable). Waste yarn or stitch holder (used for the right back shoulder sts; back sts; left front shoulder). **YARN** Approx. 4 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6) {6, 7, 7, 7, 8} (8, 8, 9, 9) balls of DMC Natura Linen (58% linen, 26% viscose, 16% cotton; 164 yds/150 m per 50g) in colour "03". If substituting yarn approx. 655 [710, 765, 820, 875, 930] {985, 1040, 1095, 1150, 1205} (1260, 1310, 1365, 1420) yds/600 [650, 700, 750, 800, 850] {900, 950, 1000, 1050, 1100} (1150, 1200, 1250, 1300) m of heavy-fingering/sport-weight yarn. **GAUGE** 22 sts and 34 rows = 4"/10 cm with US 4/3.5 mm needles, in stockinette stitch, flat and in the round, after wet blocking. **SKILL LEVEL** 2/5 balls [www.trulymyrtle.com/blog/all-the-balls][2] [1]: https://www.trulymyrtle.com/minimag [2]: https://www.trulymyrtle.com/blog/all-the-balls *As with all Truly Myrtle designs, the pattern has been professionally edited and test knitted.*