A Papillon for Ukraine by Samuele Scomparin

A Papillon for Ukraine

Knitting
March 2022
Light Fingering ?
28 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
US 1 - 2.25 mm
109 - 164 yards (100 - 150 m)
charted sizes, to fit all neck circumferences
English
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This simple yet effective bow tie pattern is designed to create a stylish wardrobe essential with no thrills. The construction of the bow allows to be modified as required to fit all styles, from a slouchy, informal accessory to an elegant a subtle touch.

100% of the funds from this special edition pattern will go to unicef.ie in support of children affected by the war in Ukraine.

On the construction
This pattern is worked in two pieces: the body of the bow tie, and the string.
This pattern uses the magic loop technique referring to N1 (needle 1) and N2 (needle 2).
The motif is worked in duplicate stitch following the chart below. You can as well use the intarsia technique.

Sizes
One size.

Yarn
For this pattern I used Adriafil Calzasocks, 75% superwash virgin wool, 25% nylon polyamide. 50g skein = 210 m (229 yd).
Other Yarns suitable: Cascade 220 fingering, Olann Sock Lite, Studio Donegall Darnie.

Yarn Requirements
10g of a 50g skein of Adriafil Calzasocks. In color:
MC: Yellow 035
CC: Light Blue 036

Tension
28 Sts and 32 rounds = 10cm 4inch over stockinette

Needles Suggestion
2.5 mm US1.5 circular needle

Note: Needle sizes are just indicative. For best results please swatch first and choose a needle size that works for you!

Notions
Darning needle
Scissors
2 Stitch Markers
One Small Button