The Lakes Pullover has around 9½-10½“ {24-27 cm} of positive ease built into the pattern. Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL correspond to a bust circumference of 30 (34) 36 (40) 45 (48) 52 (56) 58” {76 (86) 91 (101.5) 113.5 (122) 131.5 (140) 145 cm} (the final size of garment will be an additional 9½-10½” {24-27 cm}). This means that if you measure a 34” {86 cm} bust you will make size (S) with a finished bust circumference of 44½“ {113 cm}. Sample shown modeled is 5’ 2” {157 cm} tall wearing Size (S) with approx. 10½” {26.5 cm} positive ease.
Gauge - 18 sts and 28 rows = 4 x 4” {10 x 10 cm} in stockinette st worked flat on 5 mm (US Size 8) needles, blocked
Needle Size - 5 mm (US Size 8) 16” and 32-40” circular needles, or the required needles to obtain gauge (main needles - used for body, sleeves, hem, and cuffs)
3.75 mm (US Size 5) 16” circular needles, or three sizes down from main needles (used for collar)