Jamboree by Francesca Hughes

Jamboree

Knitting
May 2017
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches
in lace pattern on 3.75 mm needles after blocking
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1969 - 2625 yards (1800 - 2400 m)
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
English
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Jamboree is a lightweight top perfect for layering. Punchy stripes and lace holes create a statement piece for a stylish cover up. Knit side ways, it is a simple and interesting piece. The neckline has a simple scoop and a I-cord bind off.

Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)

Bust circumference (actual finished size of garment)
77 (90, 109, 122, 135, 147.5, 160.5)cm / 30 1⁄4 (35 1⁄2, 43, 48, 53, 58, 63)”–to be worn with up to 25.5 cm / 10” positive ease.

Francesca wears size 3 and has a 96.5cm / 38” bust.
Total length (including hem)
41 (43.5, 45, 46.5, 47, 48.5, 49) cm / 16 1⁄4 (171⁄4, 17 1⁄2, 18 1⁄4, 18 1⁄2, 19, 19 1⁄4)” - More stitches can be added to the cast on amount to length. Make sure you have enough extra yarn.
Shoulder width
6.5 (6.5, 8.5, 8.5, 11.5, 13, 13)cm / 2 1⁄2 (2 1⁄2, 3 1⁄4, 3 1⁄4, 4 1⁄2, 5, 5)”
Neckband circumference
51.5 (66, 73, 85, 89.5, 97, 109) cm / 20 1⁄4 (26, 29, 33 1⁄2, 35 1⁄2, 38, 43)”
Upper Arm
34.5 (36, 36, 38, 40.5, 45.5, 50) cm / 13 1⁄2 (14, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19 3⁄4)”
Sleeve length
24 (24, 23, 29, 29, 29, 29) cm / 9 1⁄2 (9 1⁄2, 9, 11 1⁄2, 11 1⁄2, 11 1⁄2, 11 1⁄2)”
Cuff
23.5 (24, 24, 25.5, 27.5, 33, 33) cm / 9 1⁄4 (9 1⁄2, 9 1⁄2, 10, 10 3⁄4, 13, 13)”

Yarn
John Arbon Textiles Exmoor Sock (4ply weight; 60% Exmoor Blueface / 20% Corriedale / 10% Zwartbles /10% Nylon, (200m/219yds / 50g))

Shades:
Version One (Grey)
A: Mizzle; 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins
B: Bell Heather; 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2) skeins
C: Aggy;1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2) skeins

Version Two (Green)
A: Hemel; 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins
B: Whortleberries; 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2) skeins
C: Blooth; 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2) skeins

Needles
4 mm / US 6 circular needle, 60 cm (24”) length & DPNs or circular needle for working small circumference in the round .
Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.

Gauge
18 sts & 38 rows = 10 cm / 4” over lace pattern on 4 mm / US 6 needles after blocking.

Notions
Stitch holders, 2 different stitch markers, darning needle

Notes: Jamboree is a cropped, drop shoulder, lacy summer top, with three-quarter length sleeves. The main body is knit sideways, split for the neck and re-joined. The side seams are then sewn up and stitches picked up for the sleeves, working in the round to the cuff.