Sleeve Vibes

Basically, just a pair of sleeves with a teeny bit of raglan, shaped using wrap and turn short rows :) An easy intermediate level project. Skills used include basic shaping, working in the round, **wrap and turn short-row shaping**, and picking up stitches. **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9) Shown in size 1, model’s ** upper bust is 79 cm / 31 inches. *This is a fitted garment. The design is intended to have no more than 10 cm / 4 inches of positive ease and a maximum of 2.5 cm/ 1 inch negative ease depending on your size. Select the size from the Size Chart based on your “To Fit” measurement. For example, if your upper bust measurement is 99 cm / 39 inches, it is recommended to choose size 3.* **MATERIALS** Yarn: Fingering weight (4 ply sock yarn) Recommended Yarn: Akara Yarns Gold Sock, 84/16 Superwash Merino/ Gold Stellina 420 yards (384 meters) /115 grams) 1 (2, 2, 2, 2)(2, 3, 3, 3) skeins, shown in colour Summer Vibes **Total Yardage / Meterage Required:** 402 (454, 513, 580, 659)(789, 868, 974, 1037) yds / 368 (415, 469, 530, 602)(721, 793, 891, 949) meters *Please use the above amounts as a guide when buying yarn. Some of the sizes are very close to using the entirety of the recommended yarn. Size 1 will use almost an entire skein. Please ensure you have access to more yarn just in case. The yarn amounts are estimations based on the designer’s sample made in size 1, using the recommended yarn. Total yarn usage will depend on the fibre content and structure of the yarn you use, your gauge, and any modifications you may make.* **NEEDLES** 4 mm / US 6 circular needle, 40 cm / 16 inches AND 60 cm / 24 inches or longer AND dpns (or suitable needles to work small circumference) 3.5 mm / US 4 circular needle, 40 cm / 16 inches AND 60 cm / 24 inches or longer AND dpns **GAUGE** 20 sts x 26 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches, in Stockinette Stitch using larger needles *Adjust needle size to obtain above recommended gauge. Note that the fabric is intended to be slightly loose in order to achieve a stretchy, fitted garment.* **SCHEMATIC FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** **A** Upper Bust circumference: 81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122)(132, 142, 152.5, 162.5) cm / 32 (36, 40, 44, 48)(52, 56, 60, 64) inches **B** Upper Arm circumference: 25.5 (26.5, 28.5, 30.5, 34.5)(39.5, 42.5, 47, 47.5) cm / 10 (10½, 11¼, 12, 13½)(15½, 16¾, 18½, 18¾) inches *** **C** Arm length: 46 cm / 18 inches **D** Yoke depth: 16.5 (18.5, 20, 21.5, 23)(26.5, 28, 30, 32) cm / 6½ (7¼, 7¾, 8½, 9)(10½, 11, 11¾, 12½) inches **E** Neck opening: 51 (51, 57, 59, 61)(61, 63, 65, 65) cm / 20 (20, 22½, 23¼, 24)(24, 24¾, 25½, 25½) inches ** Upper Bust also known as High Bust is the measurement around from under your armpits, above your bust point. *** Upper Arm circumference is very fitted. Pattern has tips to increase the arm circumference. *Purchase Disclaimer: It is important to familiarize yourself with the wrap and turn Short-Row method and other techniques used in this pattern before beginning this project. A brief explanation of the Short- Row technique is given in the PDF as well as video tutorial links. It is up to the knitter to read all the pattern notes given in the pattern and use the links provided or do further personal research to learn any technique used in this pattern. This pattern does not aim to "teach" these techniques, nor does the cost of the pattern cover any additional guidance on techniques used.*