Buttons: 6(6, 6, 6, 7)[7, 7, 7, 7] buttons that measure .75 to 1.0 inch/2.0 to 2.5 cm in diameter
Suggested Yarns: , , , or any soft DK/light worsted yarn that knits to pattern gauge
Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, and yardage requirement.
34.25(37.75, 41.25, 45, 48.5)[52, 55.5, 59, 62.75] inches/87(96, 105, 114, 123)[132, 141, 150, 159] cm around chest (buttoned) to fit with 4 to 6 inches of ease
Yarn Requirements:
Yarn Requirements:
1300(1425, 1575, 1700, 1825)[2000, 2150, 2300, 2475] yards/1200(1325, 1425, 1550, 1675)[1825, 1975, 2125, 2250] meters
Gauge:
19 sts and 27 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on larger needles (unblocked)
18 sts and 31 rows per = 4 inches in pattern on larger needles (washed and dried flat)
size 8US (5.0 mm) for body (or size to obtain correct gauge)
size 7US (4.5 mm) for hems, cuffs, and front bands (or one size smaller than body needle)
![Mary Ann" plain silk 44"-rich grey x carnation red 8[2]](https://www.breezbe.shop/image/mary-annampquot-plain-silk-44ampquot-rich-grey-x-carnation-red-82_KDTgEB_300x.webp "Mary Ann" plain silk 44"-rich grey x carnation red 8[2]")
