For pattern support please go to the questions thread here. designed in collaboration with the little grey sheep update 10/05: japanese translation added Jaycee is worked seamlessly from the top down. First some short rows are worked back and forth to create a higher back neck and then the round yoke is worked top down to sleeve separation. Some last short rows are worked to finish the yoke shaping right before sleeve stitches are placed on hold, then the body is worked back and forth down to the hem. Button bands and neck finishing are worked next. Sleeves are worked in rounds top down to the cuffs last. Yarn The Little Grey Sheep Hampshire 4ply (241 yards (220 m)/60g) 5 (6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins in MC; shown in Barafundle Beach Needles US 4 (3.5 mm) 32” (80 cm) circular needle and DPNs (or longer circular needle for magic loop) for body and sleeves. US 3 (3.25 mm) 32” (80 cm) circular needle and DPNs (or longer circular needle for magic loop) for button bands, sleeve ribbing and finishing. Gauge 24 sts x 35 rows = 4” (10 cm) square in Stockinette stitch on larger needle after blocking. Sizes XS (S, M1, M2, L, XL, XXL) finished bust circumference: 34.75 (37.5, 40.25, 42.75, 46.25, 49.5, 52.25)“ 87 (94, 100.5, 107, 115.5, 124, 130.5) cm Sample is size XS worn with 2.5” (6.5 cm) positive ease at bust. Materials Stitch holders or waste yarn, stitch markers, tapestry needle, blocking tools, 11 buttons (3/8” (1 cm) diameter) plus one extra fancy button (optional) for embellishment.