Finished Size: 331⁄2 (361⁄2, 39, 42, 45, 471⁄2)" bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 361⁄2", modeled with about 21⁄2" positive ease.

Yarn: Naturally Dawn (50% wool, 50% silk; 171 yd [156 m]/25 g): #09 blue midnight, 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 13) balls. Yarn distributed by Fiber Trends.

Yarn Weight: #3 - Light

Needles: Body—size 7 (4.5 mm). Body ribbing—size 3 (3.25 mm). Collar and sleeve ribbing—size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; four 3⁄4" buttons; sewing needle and matching thread.

Gauge: 20 sts and 29 rows = 4" in zigzag patt with 1 strand of yarn on largest needles; 40 sts and 37 rows = 4" in 2×2 rib with 2 strands of yarn held tog on smallest needles, relaxed.

Originally Published: Interweave Knits Spring 2009