Mary Crawford's Surplice

Dressed in the height of elegance, Mary would have been perfectly at home in this light, airy wraparound. The long attached ties can be tied in the front, at the side, or in the back, depending on the desired look. Though not at all practical for country living, it's the exact sort of thing Mary would have brought with her from London.

Finished Size 14 ¼ (15, 16 ¼, 16 ½, 17 ¾, 18 ¼)" back width from center of underarm to center of underarm. Surplice shown measures 14¼".

Yarn Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light (100% superwash Merino wool; 420 yd [384 m]/ skein): vermillion, 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4) skeins.

Needles Body and sleeves—size 7 (4.5 mm): 32" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Bands—size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" cir and set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.

Gauge 20 sts and 29 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.

Originally Published Jane Austen Knits 2015

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