update 01/16: portuguese translation added

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Clapton is worked seamlessly from the top down. First some short rows are worked back and forth to create a higher back neck and then the yoke is worked in the round to sleeve separation. Some last short rows are worked to finish the yoke shaping right before sleeve stitches are placed on hold. The body is then worked in rounds down to the hem. Sleeves are worked top down to the cuffs last. Optional neck finishing is worked last.

Yarn
Yama Yarn Merino Linen Singles (394 yards (360 m)/100g); shown in colors Ursus (MC), Sandstone (CC1) and Dark Maple (CC2)
approximately
MC: 1116 (1225, 1313, 1410, 1520)(1665, 1751, 1860, 2007) yds/ 1020 (1120, 1200, 1289, 1389)(1522, 1601, 1700, 1835) m
CC1: 38 (42, 45, 49, 54)(60, 60, 60, 60) yds/ 35 (38, 41, 45, 49)(55, 55, 55, 55) m
CC2: 46 (53, 59, 68, 74)(81, 83, 85, 88) yds/ 42 (48, 54, 62, 68)(74, 76, 78, 80) m

Needles
US 3 (3.25 mm) 16” (40 cm) and 32” (80 cm) circular needle and DPNs (or longer circular needle for magic loop) for neck CO, body and sleeve ribbing.
US 4 (3.5 mm) 16” (40 cm) and 32” (80 cm) circular needle and DPNs (or longer circular needle for magic loop) for body and sleeves.

Gauge
24 sts x 36 rows = 4” (10 cm) square in Stockinette stitch on larger needle after blocking.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)
finished bust circumference:
35.75 (39, 43, 46.25, 49.75)(53.75, 57, 61, 64.25)“
89 (97.5, 107.5, 116, 124)(134, 142.5, 152.5, 161) cm
Sample is worn with 4” (10 cm) positive ease at bust.

Materials
Stitch holders or waste yarn, stitch markers, tapestry needle, blocking tools.