Bow by Martin Storey

Bow

Knitting
January 2002
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
1600 - 2400 yards (1463 - 2195 m)
(in): 33.5, 35, 37.5, 39, 41.5, 43.
English

Sizes
To fit bust (inches): 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42
with a finished bust measurement of (inches): 33.5, 35, 37.5, 39, 41.5, 43.

Yarns
Jaeger Silk can be used as well (with the same yardage indicated above), as well as Jaeger Siena (which will require between 1377 and 1836 yards, depending on size). One skein (regardless of size or yarn chosen) is a contrast color.

Needles
If using Silk or Siena, the recommended needle sizes are US1/2.25mm and US 2 or 3/3mm.

Other details
Instructions are provided for long- and 3/4- sleeves.

Editor’s description:
This is a pullover with garter stitch edging that includes two stripes of a contrast color. It includes waist shaping, set-in sleeves and fully fashioned decreases. An additional detail is a small bow that is (knit? and) attached at the center of the sweater near the upper part of the chest.