Originally, in Magazine 37, Gem was a beaded and cabled halter top. This pattern was in limited sizes and called for (740, 780, 800, 830, 850) beads. Rowan Summer Treasures, in 2023, has updated the design, adding sizes, but removing the beadwork. Yarn used: Rowan Cotton Glace Shown in shade 726 Bleached - 5(5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7) balls Gauge 23 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch Needle size US 2 - 2.75 mm US 3 - 3.25 mm You will need a cable needle, stitch holders and 4 sets of hook and eye fasteners for the back neckband. Yardage 625 - 875 yards (572 - 800 m) Sizes available 28-30(32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-56, 56-58, 60-62)" 71-76( 81-86, 91-97, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-157) cm Finished measurements: Bust circumference: 28.75( 32.75, 35.75, 40.25, 44, 48.5, 51.5, 56, 60.75)" 73( 83, 91, 102, 112, 123, 131, 142, 154) cm Finished length: 19.5( 20.25, 21.5, 21.75, 22.75, 23.25, 23.5, 24.5, 24.75)" 50( 51.5, 54, 55, 57.5, 59, 60, 62, 63) cm
