Maude

Maude is a fun layering piece. From the front she’s a simple tunic with optional pockets lined in sock weight yarn to reduce bulk. The back is open and the straps cross at the top. Very sleek and simple in design, the only seams are at the top of the shoulders.

Size: small (medium, large, 1x, 2x, 3x)
Finished Measurements: 
    * Bust: 36 (39.5, 43, 46.5, 50, 53.5)"
    * Length: 28 (29, 30, 30, 31, 31)"
Note: The sizing is generous but can be adjusted by overlapping the backs more or less to get a smaller or larger bust measurement.
Suggested Yarns: 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins Malabrigo Organic Cotton (100% organic cotton, 100 g/232 yds); 8 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins Lana Grossa Linea Pura Organico (100% organic cotton, 50 g/98 yds); 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 8) skeins Louet MerLin (70% merino, 30% linen, 100 g/156 yds)
Yarn For Pocket Linings (Optional): 1/4 oz or about 32 yards sock yarn (calling for 8 sts/1") for pocket linings
Needles: #7 - 29" or longer circ is easiest due to large number of sts, or size needed to obtain gauge #3 for optional pocket linings
Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" square in St st.