Matilda

> Matilda was originally published in Making Stories issue 13, and is now available to buy as a single pattern. To get an **exclusive launch discount on the pattern of 35%**, [sign up to my mailing list][1] before the end of July. Matilda combines a gently curving sweetheart neckline with a scattering of lace, creating an incredibly wearable T-shirt that has that certain special extra something to it! Worked from the bottom up, Matilda is knit in the round until the underarm split. Optional horizontal bust darts can be added for the perfect fit, and short rows help shape the neckline. When you've finished the lace, the shoulders are joined with a 3-needle Bind-Off and neckline and armhole edgings are worked for a polished finish. SIZES 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) [6, 7, 8, 9, 10] Finished bust circumference: 92.75 (101.75, 109, 117.25, 125.5) [132.75, 141.75, 149, 158.25, 165.5] cm/36.5 (40, 43, 46.25, 49.5) [52.25, 55.75, 58.75, 62.25, 65.25]” – recommended to be worn with 5-15 cm / 2-6” of positive ease at the bust. Horizontal Bust Dart Sizes (X, Y, Z) Adding 2.5 (5, 7.5) cm / 1 (2, 3)” length to the front. YARN Wool Dreamers Saona, (50% Andalusian Cotton, 50% Merino Entrefino and Manchego Wool; 220 metres / 240 yards per 50 g) MC: 425 (470, 500, 540, 575) [610, 650, 685, 725, 760] metres / 465 (515, 550, 590, 630) [670, 715, 750, 795, 835] yards CC: 185 (200, 220, 240, 265) [280, 305, 320, 370, 390] metres / 205 (220, 240, 265, 290) [310, 335, 350, 405, 430] yards. Sample shown is knit in colourway Guthrie (MC) and Ozetta (CC). Francesca wears a size 3 with 1 cm / 0.5" of negative ease and size Y bust darts. NEEDLES 3.5mm / US 4 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm (or needle size to obtain gauge) plus spare needle for Three-Needle Bind-Off 3.5 mm / US 4 DPNs (or needle size to obtain gauge), unless using main needle and magic loop technique for neckline and armhole edgings GAUGE 22 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round in stockinette stitch, and flat in lace pattern, after blocking) NOTIONS • Blocking tools (blocking mats, t-pins, blocking wires) • Darning needle • Stitch markers • Tape measure SKILLS & TECHNIQUES • Cable Cast-On • German Short Rows • Lace knitting • Three-Needle Bind-Off • Icelandic Bind-Off CONTRIBUTORS • Model: Francesca Korff • Photography: Melinda Dela Costa • Tech Editing: Jen Hurley & Jessica Schwab • Graphic Design: Camille Romano FINISHED MEASUREMENTS • Back and front neck drop: 4 cm / 1.5” • Back neck width: 20 (21, 22, 22, 23.5) [24.5, 24.5, 25.5, 26.5, 28] cm / 7.75 (8.25, 8.75, 8.75, 9.25) [9.75, 9.75, 10, 10.5, 11]” • Cross back width: 52.5 (53.5, 58, 58, 62.5) [63.5, 65.5, 67.5, 70, 72]cm /20.75 (21, 22.75, 22.75, 24.5) [25, 25.75, 26.5, 27.5, 28.25]” • Bust circumference: 92.75 (101.75, 109, 117.25, 125.5) [132.75, 141.75, 149, 158.25, 165.5] cm/36.5 (40, 43, 46.25, 49.5) [52.25, 55.75, 58.75, 62.25, 65.25]” • Side length from underarm: 30 cm / 11.75” • Upper sleeve circumference: 31 (34.5, 36.25, 40, 41.75) [43.75, 45.5, 49, 52.75, 56.25] cm / 12.25 (13.5, 14.25, 15.75, 16.5) [17.25, 18, 19.25, 20.75, 22.25]” [1]: https://the-woolly-badger.kit.com/6d1068e57d