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Bespin
Texture, subtle lace and a nice long body give this sweater its unique look. Knit in the round from the bottom up the textured lace pattern creates a lighter feel with heavy yarn. The split hem, raglan shoulder shaping and crew neck will make this sweater a winter favourite.
SIZE
To Fit Actual Bust Circumference up to: 32 (35.25, 38.5, 41.75, 44.75, 48, 51.25, 54.5, 57.75)” / 81.5 (89.5, 98, 106, 113.5, 122, 130, 138.5, 146.5) cm.
1-3” / 2.5-7.5 cm positive ease recommended.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 33 (36.25, 39.5, 42.75, 45.75, 49, 52.25, 55.5, 58.75)” / 84 (92, 100.5, 108.5, 116, 124.5, 132.5, 141, 149) cm
Size 36.25” / 92 cm modelled with 1.25”/ 3 cm positive ease.
Length from Back of Neck: 28.5 (29, 29.25, 29.5, 30, 30, 30.25, 30.5, 31)” / 72.5 (73.5, 74.5, 75, 76, 76, 77, 77.5, 78.5) cm
MATERIALS
Yarn
Jill Draper Makes Stuff ‘Empire’ (100% Rambouillet; 1280 yds / 1170 m per 1.7 lbs / 770 g); 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins; color, Seashore.
Approximate Yardage: 1027 (1100, 1208, 1280, 1367, 1455, 1546, 1639, 1738) yds / 939 (1006, 1105, 1170, 1250, 1330, 1414, 1500, 1590) m
Needles & Notions
US size 8 / 5 mm circular needle, 32”/ 80 cm long (or longer for larger sizes)
US size 8 / 5 mm dpns & circular needle 16” / 40 cm long if magic loop not used for sleeves
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter’s gauge is unique.
Tapestry needle, stitch markers, waste yarn, stitch holder or spare needle.
GAUGE
15 sts and 24 rows = 4″/10cm in St St & Dewdrop Pattern
TECHNIQUES INCLUDED:
I-Cord Bind-Off, grafting.
Pattern stitch is fully written and charted.
Skills Needed: Knitting in the round, decreases in pattern.
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- First published: November 2016
- Page created: November 23, 2016
- Last updated: March 31, 2024 …
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