Hildegard by Elsebeth Lavold

Hildegard

Knitting
January 2012
DK (11 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch on larger needles
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
3.25 mm (D)
1152 - 1536 yards (1053 - 1405 m)
S (M) L (XL)
English

Timeless, feminine shape combines with a dramatic pattern, seed stitch bands, and crocheted button loops, to make for an heirloom piece. Wear it alone as a tunic, or as a cardigan/jacket.

Level of Difficulty: Advanced

Measurements:

  • Chest: 34¾ (37¾) 42½ (46½) in / 88 (96) 108 (118) cm
  • Length: 25¼ (25½) 26 (26½) in / 64 (65) 66 (67) cm

Materials:

  • Silky Wool: MC 4 (5) 5 (6) skeins; CC 2 skeins
  • 5 buttons ⅜ in / 10 mm diameter

Needles:

  • US sizes 2 and 4 / 3 and 3.5 mm
  • Crochet hook US size D-3 / 3 mm
  • 6 ring markers