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Fauna
Abbreviations 
BOR=beginning of the round 
co=cast on 
k=knit 
k2tog= knit the next 2 stitches together (1 stitch decreased) 
M1L=pick up the bar between the stitch you knit and the one you’re about to knit, bringing the left-hand needle from front to back, knit into back of stitch 
LH= left hand 
p=purl 
pm=place marker
RH= right hand 
RS=right side facing 
sm=slip marker 
st(s)=stitch(es) 
WS=wrong side facing Yarn 
Julie Asseline Nurtured Worsted Weight 100% Fine Wool Yarn
(Rambouillet + Targhee + Merino) 56g / 2oz = 118m / 130yds 
Shown in Antlers, 10 (10, 12, 13) (14, 15, 16) 17 skeins 
Approximately 1240 (1300, 1520, 1630) (1780, 1880, 2000) 2200 yards
Materials 
US Size 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles, minimum 40 cm/16” cord. 
US Size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles, minimum 50cm/ 20” cord. 
Note on cord length: for the yoke and body section, especially the larger sizes, you may want a longer cord. 
For the collar and sleeves, a shorter cord, DPN’s, or Magic Loop may be used.
1 stitch marker 
Tapestry needle 
Scrap yarn or stitch holders for sleeves 
Spare set of larger needles for pockets
Gauge 
17 stitches x 30 rounds = 4 x 4”/10 x 10 cm in garter stitch with largest needles OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Notes 
This sweater is worked in the round from the top down. A rolled collar is knit first, then folded over and knit together with the sweater before the yoke is worked. The body is knit in garter stitch with a simple drop stitch pattern that is worked through the yoke. Short rows are worked across the back for slight shaping. Change needle lengths as required as the yoke circumference increases. After the yoke, the sleeve stitches are put on hold. The body and sleeves are both knit in garter stitch in the round. Slight waist shaping for the body is optional, along with set in kangaroo pockets.
Finished Measurements 
Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) 8 Shown in size 2 with approximately 7” positive ease. 
Finished Measurement at chest (fullest point): 39.5 (43.25, 47, 51) (54.5, 58.5, 62) 66” 
Height To Underarm: 14.5 (14.5, 14.5, 15.5) (16, 16, 16) 16.25“ 
Sleeve Circumference at Upper Arm: 12.4 (14, 14.8, 16.5) (16.3, 16, 17.7) 19.3” 
Sleeve Circumference at Cuff: 8 (8.4, 9, 9.4) (9.9, 10.4, 10.4) 11.3” 
Sleeve length from Underarm: 17 (18, 18, 18) (18, 18.25, 18.25) 18.25”
NOTE: This design is meant to be worn with 4-10” positive ease, to choose the size for your intended fit, pick one based on the finished measurements.
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