This pattern is an updated version of the original Orchid design, featured in Rowan Magazine 23. The yarn, yardage and needle sizes have been changed, as well as an extended size range has been added. The pattern does feature a V-back. Yarn used: Rowan Cotton Glace Shade 872 Petunia - 9(9, 10, 10, 11, 11, 12, 12, 13) balls You will need stitch holders. Gauge 23 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch Needle size US 2 - 2.75 mm US 3 - 3.25 mm Yardage 1125 - 1625 yards (1029 - 1486 m) Sizes available 28-30(32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62)" 71-76(81-86, 91-97, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127, 133-137, 142-147, 152-154)CM Finished measurements: Bust circumference: 31.5( 35.75, 39.75, 43.75, 47.25, 51.5, 55.5, 59.5, 64.25)" 80( 90.5, 101, 111, 120, 130.5, 141, 151 , 163.5) cm Finished length: 21.5( 22.25, 23, 23.75, 24.5, 25.5, 25.75, 26.5, 27)" 54.5( 56.5, 58.5, 60.5, 62.5, 64.5, 65.5, 67.5, 68.5) cm Sleeve seam: 17.25( 17.75, 17.75, 18, 18, 18, 18, 18, 18)" 44( 45, 45, 46, 46, 46, 46, 46, 46) cm
