Hestia by Ydun

Hestia

by Ydun
Knitting
August 2012
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches
in basket weave
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
984 - 1575 yards (900 - 1440 m)
XS, S/M, M/L, L
Danish English
This pattern is available for kr.34.50 DKK buy it now

A soft, straightforward cardigan for snuggly summer layering. Worked bottom up with no waist shaping.
Pattern includes instructions for both seamed version and seamless version, working back and fronts together and sleeves in the round.
Charts and written instructions for the basket weave texture.
Skills required: basic knit & purl, grafting or three-needle bind off.

The yarn used for the prototype is discontinued, but the pattern will work in various bamboo-cotton blends or pure bamboo or cotton. Or wool, if you want a winter version.

Yarn requirements:
Size: XS (S/M) M/L (L)
Grams: 600 (690) 840 (960)
Metres: 900 (1035) 1260 (1440)
Yards: 984 (1132) 1378 (1575)

Measurements of finished garment:
Circumference, cm/in: 94/37 (102/40) 110/43¼ (118/46½)
Length of back, cm/in: 52/20½ (55/21½) 62/24½ (66/26)