Piper

**Worthy of Note** Piper is knit in one piece from the bottom up to the underarms. The yoke is then worked back and forth and the shoulders are bound off using a 3-Needle Bind Off. The sleeves are then picked up and worked in the round. Due to the nature of the construction, the neck opening width (and overall neck circumference) may be modified depending on your personal preference. For a narrower neck opening, bind of more stitches at the shoulders, for a wider neck opening, bind off fewer. The body and armhole lengths in the pattern are written in measurements based on the finished, blocked gauge. Please read our tutorial on counting rows versus measuring inches (See Useful Tips) on how to successfully navigate a difference in unblocked versus blocked row gauge. **Specifications YARN** Kelbourne Woolens Skipper (100% cotton; 137 yards/50 gram skein): Aegean 417, 6 (6, 7, 7, 8) skeins. **GAUGE** 21 sts and 32 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in Ribbed Garter Patt on larger needles, after blocking. **NEEDLES** 2 – 24” (60 cm) US 3 (3.25 mm) circular. 1 – 24” (60 cm) US 4 (3.5 mm) circular. 1 – 16” (40 cm) US 4 (3.5 mm) circular. *Check your gauge and adjust needle size accordingly if necessary.* **NOTIONS** 2 stitch markers, stitch holders or smooth waste yarn of comparable gauge, tapestry needle. **SIZE** 36.5 (42.75, 48.75, 54.75, 61)” [93 (108.5, 124, 139, 155) cm] finished bust. Sweater is designed to be worn with at least 4” (10 cm) of positive ease. Please see schematic for more detailed finished measurements. **SKILLS** Knitting, purling, picking up stitches, 3-Needle Bind Off. **Useful Tips** For a tutorial on achieving perfect length by counting rows: [kelbournewoolens.com/blog/2016/04/tips-tricks-keys-to-success-counting-rows][1] For a tutorial on working the Three Needle Bind Off, visit: [kelbournewoolens.com/blog/2014/10/three-needle-bind-off][2] For a tutorial on perfectly picked up stitches, visit: [kelbournewoolens.com/blog/2015/04/perfectly-picked-up-stitches][3] Images Linette Messina Kielinski [1]: http://www.https://kelbournewoolens.com/blog/2016/04/tips-tricks-keys-to-success-counting-rows/ [2]: http://www.kelbournewoolens.com/blog/2014/10/three-needle-bind-off [3]: http://www.kelbournewoolens.com/blog/2015/04/perfectly-picked-up-stitches