GIULIANA - a becoming jumper or T-shirt in plain knitting in silk with a few narrow tip coloured stripes. The jumper is slightly fitted without being tight (optional). Welt, cuffs and neck band in garter st. The sleeves have a comfortable length - just above the wrists. To use alone or under a pullover in the winter. Accurate written pattern. The jumper is worked in rounds until armholes - but if you prefer, it can be worked flat; instructions included in the pattern. Also beautiful in cotton and/or plain coloured.
This design is suitable for all ages.
Skill level from 1 (beginner) to 5 (advanged): 3.
The measurements throughout the pattern are given in cm as well as inches.
Measurements of the garment (after wash - the yarn expands (ca. 5 - 6 %) in use therefore the bust measurements are quite small compared to the size):
Bust: 80 cm - 87 cm - 94 cm - 108 cm - 122 cm (in: 31½ - 34¼ - 37 - 42½ - 48)
Length: 58 cm - 60 cm - 62 cm - 64 cm - 66 cm (in: 22¾ - 23½ - 24½ - 25¼: - 26) or as desired
The yarn used for the original: SETA, 100 % bourette silk, 250 - 250 - 300 - 350 - 450 g in main colour A and 10 g each of the tip colours B and C. 50 g = 240 meters.
The yarn is from Campolmi Roberto Filati in Florence, Italy.
Needles: and circular needles (or double pointed) no 2½ and 3 mm.
Tension/gauge in stocking st (washed sample): 26 sts on needles no 3 mm = 10 cm (4 in).
Suggestions of yarn alternatives:Hand Maiden Sea Silk, ITO Kinu (to knit with 2 strands), Knit One Crochet Too Cozette (silk/cotton), Lang Yarns Mulberry Silk, Hand Maiden Flyss (silk/linen), Malabrigo Mora.
Suggestions of cotton yarns: Schachenmayr Catania Fine, Sirdar Cotton 4 Ply, Wendy Supreme Cotton 4 Ply., King Cole Bamboo Cotton 4 Ply.