BARONESSA MERINO - chic short-sleeved jumper in a 4-ply (fingering weight) wool. The pattern is an elegant ribbed pattern which features The Baronessa series. The jumper is quite long and with the tight ribbed welt this gives a nice “baggy” look. Instructions for long sleeves included. Excellent to wear over a shirt like a sleeved slipover. Beautiful together with a skirt, jeans or the woollen slacks Baronessa Merino Slacks - the pattern for the entire set Baronessa Merino (jumper with slacks) is available here.
The model is suitable for all age groups. Part of the Baronessa-series which at the moment consists of 4 models.
Required skill level from 1 (beginner) to 5 (advanced): 3.
The measurements throughout the pattern are given in cm as well as inches.
Sizes included in the pattern: small (8) - medium (10) - large (14) - xlarge (18) - xxlarge (22).
Measurements of the garment:
Bust: 86 - 96 - 108 - 120 - 131 cm (in: 33¾ - 37¾ - 42½ - 47¼ - 51½)
Length: 61 - 62 - 65 - 68 - 70 cm (in: 24 - 24½ - 25½ - 26¾ - 27½)
Yarn: this design calls for a 4-ply (fingering weight) wool, 50 g = 200 meters. To use in total 300 - 350 - 450 - 600 - 650 g diviso in 3 colori, which are 100 - 100 - 100 - 150 g in col. A (body welt and collar), 150 - 200 - 250 - 350 - 400 g in col. B (main colour), 50 - 50 - 100 - 100 - 100 g in col. C (sleeve borders).
The original model: has been made in the 4-ply wool, BABY, 100 % merino wool. The yarn comes from Campolmi Filati in Florence (Firenze), Italy.
Needles: and circular needles no 2½ mm and 3 mm.
Tension/gauge in stocking st: 25 sts on needles no 3 mm = 10 cm (4 in).
Suggestions of yarn alternatives: Jamieson’s Shetland Spindrift, ROWAN Fine Tweed, PATONS Merino Extrafine 4-ply, LANG YARNS Merino 200 Bebe, Malabrigo Sock, Cascade 220 Fingering, MONDIAL Decati’.