[tabblock] [tab1: This stylish garment is knitted in separate pieces, which are each knitted from the bottom up. The vertically diminishing ribbing cleverly brings the pattern inward, creating a sun-ray effect. The raglan shaping creates a well-fitting neckline whilst continuing the rib pattern. The raglan sections of the sleeves and body pieces are joined together, then a circular needle is used to knit the neckband, creating the fiery tips of the rays encircling the collar bone and drawing the eye upwards. Sun-Ray Ribbing is knitted using [link: Susan Crawford Excelana North, fingering weight = /collections/excelana-4-ply :link] a 100% british wool, which is soft against the skin and also has great elasticity and definition, both of which are essential for this form-fitting, ribbed garment. The shade is [productlink: Siren = siren :productlink], a warm, pillar-box red, which really sets off this fabulous design. Our model Fleur is shown wearing the third size to fit 97-102cm (38-40in). It is suggested you choose a size with 0-2.5cm (0-1in) of positive ease at the chest to achieve a similar fit to that shown. The pattern includes instructions for five sizes to fit chest measurements between 71cm (28in) and 132cm (52in) and contains clear written instructions plus a comprehensive schematic diagram and sizing chart. :tab1] [tab2:Yarn [link: Susan Crawford Excelana North = /collections/excelana-4-ply :link], fingering weight, 100% British wool, 75% Cheviot, 25% Bluefaced Leicester (159m / 174yds per 50g skein approx) 4 (4, 5, 6, 6) skeins, shade [productlink: Siren = siren :productlink] Suggested needles 1 pair 3mm (US 3) needles 1 3mm (US 3) circular needle (80 or 100cm in length) 1 pair 4mm (US 6) needles Gauge 26 sts and 32 rows = 10cm (4in) using 4mm needles over rib pattern Notions Stitch holders 2 buttons :tab2] [tab3: Simple knit and purl stitches Increases and decreases knitting in separate pieces Sewing up :tab3] [hr] Yarn kits are also available [small_textbutton: Purchase your yarn kit here = /products/sun-ray-ribbing-yarn-kit :small_textbutton] [tablabel1:Description:tablabel1][tablabel2:Pattern Information:tablabel2][tablabel3:Techniques:tablabel3]