ALISON - a beautiful and practical plain coloured sleeveless jumper in DK-weight cotton - made for my eldest granddaugther. The pattern is a simple lace pattern worked from chart. The jumper has been worked flat from one front edge across the back to the other front edge until armholes - no side seams. All borders are in garter st. Written pattern with chart.
This charming design applies to girls.
Skill level required from 1 (beginner) to 5 (advanged): 3↑.
The measurements given troughout the pattern are all in cm as well as in inches.
Sizes included in the pattern: 8 yrs - 10 yrs - 12 yrs.
Sizes by height: 128 - 140 - 152 centilong
Measurements of the garment:
Chest: 74 cm - 78 cm - 82 cm (in: 29¼ - 30¾ - 32¼)
Length: 46 cm - 50 cm - 54 cm (in: 18¼ - 19¾ - 21¼)
Yarn: this design applies for a DK-weight cotton, 50 g = ca. 125 meters. In total 200 - 250 - 300 g.
The original model has been made in CABLÉ, 100 % Egyptian cotton, from Campolmi Roberto Filati in Florence (Firenze), Italy.
Accessories: buttons - here made from shell. The buttons are from Wool Warehouse in England.
Needles: and circular needles no 2½, 3 and 3½ mm.
Tension/gauge in stocking st: 22 sts on needles no 3,5 mm = 10 cm.
Suggestions of yarn alternatives: Lana Grossa Cotone, Schoeller und Stahl Limone, Cascade Ultra Pima Fine, Schackenmayr Catania, Rico Essentials Cotton DK, MONDIAL Cometa.