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SIZES: 

XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL) (4XL, 5XL) for finished bust measurements of 33 (37, 41, 45) (49, 53, 57) (61, 65)" / 84 (94, 104, 114) (124, 135, 145) (155, 165) cm.

This pattern is meant to be worn with about 4" (10 cm) of positive ease, so choose a size that is about 4" (10 cm) larger than your bust circumference. Sample is shown in size S, modeled on a 34" (86 cm) bust.

MATERIALS:

Expression Fiber Arts Alpaca Silk DK yarn

Shown in colors: A) Moon Whisper, B) Sundrenched, & C) Dawn's Embrace

See the table on page 5 of the pattern for yardage/meterage requirements.

If those colors aren’t available, any from this category will work.

NEEDLES:

US size 6 (4 mm) circular, 24-32” (60-80 cm) for body, 16" (40 cm) for sleeves after separation, or size needed to obtain gauge

US size 2.5 (3 mm) circular, 12-16" (30-40 cm) for body hem, or size needed to obtain gauge

US size 2.5 (3 mm) DPNs for sleeve cuffs, or size needed to obtain gauge 

SKILL LEVEL:

Advanced: For the adventurous knitter who loves to tackle something a bit more complicated. Skills/concepts include Long-Tail CO, Backwards Loop CO, German Short Rows, Italian BO, knitting through the back loops, and increase and decrease stitches.

Notes from the Designer:

What do you do when you're mindlessly knitting? Daydream! Daydreamer is a simple, Stockinette Stitch, raglan-style sweater that’s designed to allow you to work on it anywhere without any stress. The simplicity of the design allows you to calm your mind from any stressors going on at the time, and daydreaming can help give you additional distraction from these stressors.

Because of the simple raglan design, the neckline, sleeve cuffs, body hem, and raglan sections are designed with twisted stitches to give them a unique touch. Daydreamer is knit top-down in the round, starting from the neck ribbing. This ribbing is folded over itself to create a double layered neck. The sweater is intended to be worn with about 4" (10 cm) of positive ease.

• Click the Videos tab to watch a video in which Chandi discusses the origin of Expression Fiber Arts.
• Before starting, it is recommended that you go through the pattern, and highlight all the instructions for your specific size. There are a lot of instructions for individual sizes, so it may save you time later.
• The neck is a folded neckline. Fold down the neck, and stitch it together a few rounds after completing the short rows.
• The increases for the body and sleeves will stop at different points for different sizes. When this occurs, continue working in pattern without increases for the part that is done being increased. 

Happy knitting!

Chandi

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