The Lost Off Shoulder

This pattern also come with bonus instructions for the mini version of the lost off shoulder as well. This mini version is not specifically intended to fit a particular doll or toy, and was designed for myself to have mini versions of all my patterns for display too see my designs. **Construction** The Lost Off Shoulder is worked from the top down, beginning at the yoke and working the sleeves and body stitches at the same time. Stitches for the sleeves are then placed on hold, and underarm stitches are cast on with the body worked in the round. Each sleeve is picked up and worked one at a time to the desired lengths. **Skill Level** Advanced Beginner **Size Guide** The Lost Off Shoulder is intended to be worn with a negative ease of approximately 2 - 8 inches / 5 - 20 cm at the bust. The sizes are based on a bust circumference of approximately: 28-30 (32-34) 36-38 (40-42) 44-46 (48-50) 52-54, (56-58) 60 -62 inches 71-76 (81-86) 91.5-96.5 (101.5-106.5) 111.5-117 (122-127) 132-137 (142-147) 152-157 cm. **Suggested Needles** 3.25 mm [US 3] circular needles 16, 32/40 inches / 40, 80/100 cm or size to obtain gauge. **Suggested Yarn** Samples made in size XS. Please note if you prefer to work a longer size than listed in the measurements (page 2), you will need more meterage to accommodate. Purple: Wool and Works (100% Merino, 400 metres/ 437 yds, 100 g). If you decide to use this yarn, 1 (1) 2 (2) 2 (2) 3 (3) 3 skeins are required. Green: Hobbii Unicorn Solid (75% Merino Wool, 25% Nylon, 400 metres/437 yds, 100g) in Army Green. If you decide to use this yarn, 1 (1) 2 (2) 2 (2) 3 (3) 3 skeins are required. For more yarn suggestions see www.fridayknits.com **Gauge** 28 sts and 36 rounds = 4 inches /10 cm in 2x1 rib on 3.25 mm [US 3] needles, blocked. **Techniques** This pattern works the following techniques: knit, purl, 2x1 rib, provisional cast on, left and right leaning increases, knitted cast on, tubular bind off.