Asterie

**CONSTRUCTION** Asterie is worked seamlessly from the top down. Stitches for the neckline are cast on, then short rows are worked to raise the back of the neck. After that, the textured yoke pattern is worked, and additional short rows are introduced to angle the neckline forward. Once the yoke is completed, the sleeve stitches are placed on hold and the body is worked in the round down to the ribbing. For the body, you can choose to work the sweater with or without horizontal bust darts and / or tapering of the body. Finally, the sleeves are worked from the top down in the round. **VIDEO** To see the sweater in motion and for a tutorial on the Invisible Garter stitch Increase, you are welcome to check out the [Moonstruck Knits Asterie video][1] +[media title][2] **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4) {5, 6, 7, 8} Finished bust measurements 86 (96, 104, 116) {126, 136, 144, 158} cm / 34 (37.75, 41, 45.75) {49.75, 53.5, 56.75, 62.25}”. The sweater is designed to have a comfortable fit, with approx 5 - 10 cm / 2 - 4” of positive ease around the bust. Sample is shown in size 2, with bust darts and body shaping, and has 6 cm / 2.5” of positive ease around the bust. **YARN** DK / worsted weight yarn. Approx 1015 (1050, 1100, 1175) {1275, 1375, 1500, 1650} m / 1110 (1150, 1200, 1285) {1395, 1500, 1640, 1800} yards. The sample is shown in Aurinkokehrä DK, 100% wool, 210 m / 230 yards per 100 gr, colorway Harmaa. **NEEDLES** **Needle A** (for the body and the sleeves) One 80 cm / 32” circular needle and a (set of) needle(s) for working small circumferences in the round. Suggested needle size: 4 mm / US #6. **Needle B** (for the ribbing) One 60 cm / 24” circular needle. Suggested needle size: 3.75 mm / US #5. **GAUGE** Measured after blocking. Garter stitch: 20 sts x 40 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” on Needle A. Textured yoke pattern: 18 sts x 40 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” on Needle A. **NOTE** The textured yoke pattern is CHARTED ONLY. [1]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTbuXNdh4-g [2]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTbuXNdh4-g