Lesene by Alison Green

Lesene

Knitting
July 2024
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
763 - 1744 yards (698 - 1595 m)
Waist Circumference: (24½, 26, 30, 33) [35½, 38½, 42½, 44] {48, 51, 53, 56¾}" / (62, 66, 76, 84) [90, 98, 108, 112] {122, 129.5, 134.5, 144} cm
English
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A timeless silhouette and versatile style combine to create a polished wardrobe staple in Lesene. This simple top-down skirt is worked in the round with ribbed panels adding a chic design element.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Waist Circumference: (24½, 26, 30, 33) 35½, 38½, 42½, 44 {48, 51, 53, 56¾}“ / (62, 66, 76, 84) 90, 98, 108, 112 {122, 129.5, 134.5, 144} cm
Hip Circumference: (34¾, 38, 39½, 44¼) 47½, 49, 53¾, 53¾ {58½, 60, 63, 64¾}” / (88.5, 96.5, 100.5, 112.5) 120.5, 124.5, 136.5, 136.5 {148.5, 152.5, 160, 164.5} cm
Length: 23” / 58.5 cm for all sizes
Shown in waist size 33” / 84 cm
Recommended ease: Approximately 2” / 5 cm negative ease to 2” / 5 cm positive ease.

YARN
BERROCO MERINO 401 (50 grs): (7, 7, 8, 9) 10, 11, 12, 12 {13, 14, 15, 16} balls #11230 Rust

NEEDLES and NOTIONS
24” / 60 cm circular needle, sizes 5 / 3.75 mm and 7 / 4.5 mm or size to obtain gauge
40” / 100 cm circular needle, size 7 / 4.5 mm (smallest sizes may omit this needle or use 32” / 80 cm length)
Stitch markers (1 a different color for BOR)
Tapestry needle
Optional: 1–2 yards 2” / 5 cm wide elastic, 1 extra large safety pin for threading the elastic, and sewing needle and thread

GAUGE
20 sts and 28 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in St st using larger needle
21 sts and 28 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in (k2, p2) ribbing using larger needle
Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge.