Gismonda by Ashley Knowlton

Gismonda

Knitting
May 2013
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch with smaller needles
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
700 - 1638 yards (640 - 1498 m)
31 (34, 38, 41.25, 44.5, 48, 51)”/78.7 (86.4, 96.5, 104.8, 113, 122, 129.5) cm
English
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Art Nouveau fashion was all about dramatic lines and inspiring patterns. You will find vintage inspiration in Gismonda’s full skirt and nipped-in waist. Drop sleeves create an easy fit around the armhole, while a deep v-neck points the way to the musically-inspired cables, the centerpiece of the act. Gismonda is worked in the round to the armholes, then separated for the Front and Back with sleeve increases worked into the sides.

Please note that this pattern requires the use of charts.

SIZES
Finished Bust Circumference: 31 (34, 38, 41.25, 44.5, 48, 51) in
78.5 (86.5, 96.5, 105, 113, 122, 129.5) cm
Total Length: 22.5 (23, 23.5, 24, 25.25, 25.75, 26.25)in
57 (58.5, 59.5, 61, 64, 65.5, 66.5) cm

YARN
Worsted/Heavy DK weight:
702 (936, 936, 1170, 1170, 1404, 1638) yds
642 (856, 856, 1070, 1070, 1284, 1498) m

Sample shown in The Sanguine Gryphon Codex (52% silk, 48% Blue-faced Leicester; 234yd/214m per 113g skein), overdyed

Please note that The Sanguine Gryphon is no longer in business, but you may find Codex still available at The Verdant Gryphon. Alternatively, I recommend Fyberspates Scrumptious DK/Worsted and Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend.

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
US 8/5mm circular needle, 32in/80cm long
US 6/4mm circular needle, 16 (24, 24, 32, 32, 40,
40)in/40 (60, 60, 80, 80, 100, 100)cm long
US 6/4mm dpns
Six Stitch Holders
Multiple Stitch Markers
Cable Needle
Tapestry Needle