which in the given example would give you 16 cm [6¼ inches] of positive ease

Italian Cast-on:

Begin pattern:

Needles: Circular needles: 4 mm [US6] / 40 cm

A size S top has a bust circumference of 84 cm [33 inches] which in the given example would give you 5 cm [2 inches] of negative ease

Karlas Kjole LANGUAGE:English which in the given exampleKarla's Dress is worked top down in stockinette stitch. The neck edge is folded and knitted together, and short rows are worked to shape the neckline. The yoke is shaped with raglan increases and the shirt is worked with increases. Sizes: 9 12 months (1 2 years) 2 3 years (3 4 years) 4 5 years (5 6 years) 6 7 years Chest circumference: 55 (58) 59 (60) 63 (66) 69 cm [21 (22) 23 (23) 24 (25) 27 inches] Full length: 40 (44) 51 (55) 59 (63) 66 cm [15 (17)