Christmas Belle

For pattern support, please find the questions thread [here][1] *Christmas Belle* is worked seamlessly from the top down. First some short rows are worked back and forth to create a higher back neck and then the yoke is worked in the round with a beautiful “merry and bright” colorwork to sleeve separation. Some last short rows are worked to finish the yoke shaping right before sleeve stitches are placed on hold. The body is then worked in rounds down to the hem. Sleeves are worked top down to the cuffs last. No finishing required. **Yarn** Einrum E+2 [208 yards (227 m)/50g]; shown in color #1002 (MC) Kauni Wool 8/2 Effektgarn [656 yards (600 m)/150g]; shown in color EB (CC) approximately MC: 1039 (1149, 1258, 1334, 1443)(1589, 1697, 1816, 1942) yds/ 950 (1050, 1150, 1219, 1319) (1452, 1551, 1660, 1775) m CC: 129 (136, 142, 148, 153)(162, 166, 166, 173) yds/ 118 (124, 130, 135, 140)(148, 152, 152, 158) m **Needles** US 2 1/2 (3 mm) 16" (40 cm) and 32" (80 cm) circular needle and DPNs (or longer circular needle for magic loop) for neck CO, body and sleeve ribbing. US 3 (3.25 mm) 16" (40 cm) and 32" (80 cm) circular needle and DPNs (or longer circular needle for magic loop) for body and sleeves. **needle sizes are suggestions; please make a gauge swatch to determine the needle size needed to get gauge** **Gauge** 24 sts x 35 rows = 4" (10 cm) square in Stockinette stitch on larger needle after blocking 24 sts x 30 rows = 4” (10 cm) square in stranded colorwork on larger needle after blocking **Sizes** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9) finished bust circumference: 35.75 (39, 42.25, 45.75, 49)(53, 56.25, 59.75, 63)" 89 (97.5, 106, 114, 122.5)(132.5, 141, 149, 157.5) cm Sample is worn with 4" (10 cm) positive ease at bust **Materials** Stitch holders or waste yarn, stitch markers, tapestry needle, blocking tools. [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/designs-by-isabell-kraemer/4346208/1-25