Maniototo

Maniototo is worked in the round from the top down, with a modified saddle shoulder. Drop shoulders are shaped with short rows for fit, and front and back are picked up from shoulders and worked flat to armholes, then joined to work remainder of body in the round; tails are once again worked flat.  Sleeves are picked up in armholes, and worked in the round to cuffs.  All edges are cast on/bound off using tubular method.

Yarn

Approximately (1100, 1170, 1255)(1375, 1535, 1725)(1925, 2120, 2290) yds [(1006, 1070, 1148)(1257, 1404, 1577)(1760, 1939, 2094) m] of DK weight yarn

Gauge

21 stitches and 34 rounds = 4” [10 cm] in Stockinette stitch after blocking

26 stitches and 30 rounds = 4” [10 cm] in 2x2 rib after blocking, relaxed

Needles

One 32” [80 cm] circular needle, US size 7 [4.5 mm]

One set DPNs, US size 7 [4.5 mm]

One set DPNs, US size 5 [3.75 mm]

One set straight needles, US size 5 [3.75 mm]

Or circular needles for magic loop method