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Nishibi
Take advantage of the natural bias lines and curves created by increases and decreases in your knitting. This flattering sweater is knit from the top down making it a breeze to customize for your body shape.
SIZES
To Fit Actual Bust Circumference Up To: 32.25 (34.5, 38, 41.5, 43.75, 47.25, 50.5, 52.75)” / 82 (87.5, 96.5, 105.5, 111, 120, 128.5, 134) cm
0-1” / 0-2.5 cm positive ease recommended.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 32.25 (34.5, 38, 41.5, 43.75, 47.25, 50.5, 52.75)” / 82 (87.5, 96.5, 105.5, 111, 120, 128.5, 134) cm
Length: 21 (21.25, 21.75, 22, 22.25, 22.5, 22.75, 23.25)” / 53.5 (54, 55, 56, 56.5, 57, 58, 59) cm
Size 34.5” / 87.5 cm modelled with no ease.
MATERIALS
Yarn
Plucky Knitter ‘Primo Sport’ (75% Merino, 20% Cashmere, 5% Nylon, 251m / 275 yds per 100g); colour: Vanity: 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins.
Note: Size 34.5” / 87.5cm used almost all 5 skeins; you may wish to purchase 1 extra to ensure sufficient yarn.
Needles & Notions
2 US size 4 / 3.5mm circular needles, 32”/ 80cm long (or longer for bigger sizes)
Set US size 4 / 3.5mm double-point needles (if magic loop is not used for sleeves)
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter’s gauge is unique.
Stitch markers; waste yarn; tapestry needle.
GAUGE
24 sts and 34 rows = 4”/ 10 cm in st st blocked
28 sts and 34 rows = 4”/ 10 cm in ribbing blocked
Included In The Pattern:
Detailed instructions for backwards loop cast on, cable cast on, I-cord Bind Off, M1R & M1L.
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- First published: October 2013
- Page created: September 27, 2013
- Last updated: March 31, 2024 …
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