Mantaray is a slightly cropped, reversible, Summer or Fall top worked flat in two pieces featuring a wrap-around layer that is tied with I-cords. The winged shape of the Front is reminiscent of the solitary and serene sea creature, the manta ray. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS (approx) Length of Body: 27 (28.5, 29, 32, 34.5) cm/ 10½ (11¼, 11½, 12½, 13½) inches Bust Circumference: 81.5 (91.5, 102, 112, 122) cm/ 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) inches MANTARAY is intended to be worn with 0-4 inches of ease. MATERIALS Yarn: approx 530 (610, 690, 840, 915) yards of a Worsted/Aran weight. A yarn containing any combination of linen, cotton, silk or cellulose fiber is recommended. Needles: 6 mm/ US 10, 60 cm/ 24 inch circular needle AND 5 mm/ US 8, dpns (set of two ~ for I-cords) GAUGE 16 sts x 24 rows = 10 cm/4 inches in Stockinette st with larger needle, blocked.