ALISON MAXI - a beautiful and practical plain coloured sleeveless jumper in DK-weight cotton originally made for kids - but it is becoming for the girls as well as for the ladies. A splendid idea for the mum and daughter or granny and grandchild.
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. If you prefer the pattern only for kids - please look for ALISON.
This charming design applies as told to girls as well as to adults.
Required skill level from 1 (basic) to 5 (advanced): 3↑.
The measurements given throughout the pattern are all in cm as well as in inches.
Sizes included in the pattern: 8 yrs - 10 yrs - 12 yrs - small - medium - large - xlarge - xxlarge.
Measurements of the garment:
Chest/bust: 74 - 78 - 82 - 88 - 96 - 108 - 118 - 130 cm (in: 29¼ - 30¾ - 32¼ - 33¾ - 34¾ - 42½ - 46½ - 51¼)
Length: 47 - 51 - 56 - 62 - 63 - 64 - 66 - 68 cm (in: 18¼ - 19¾ - 21¼ - 24¼ - 24¾ - 25¼ - 26 - 26¾)
Yarn: this design applies for a DK-weight cotton, 50 g = ca. 125 meters. In total 200 - 250 - 300 - 350 - 400 - 500 - 550 - 650 g.
The original model has been made in CABLÉ, 100 % Egyptian cotton, from Campolmi Roberto Filati in Florence (Firenze), Italy.
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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.