Designed by Claudia Q

Margarita, the sea is beautiful and the breeze carries a subtle scent of orange blossom,” begins Rubén Darío’s poem, “Margarita Debayle,” which my mother recited to me at bedtime. This sweater, named Margarita, is inspired by the poem’s imaginative journey and my mother’s soothing voice. Adorned with delicate pearls, it captures the simplicity and elegance of those cherished childhood memories. - Claudia

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SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Recommended ease: 0–2” / 0–5 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 31.5 (34.5, 38, 42, 46) (50, 54, 58.5, 63.25)“ / 80 (87.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117) (127, 137, 148.5, 160.5) cm.
Body Length to Underarm: 10.5 (10.5, 11.5, 12.5, 13) (13, 13.5, 14, 14.5)” / 26.5 (26.5, 29, 32, 33) (33, 34, 35.5, 37) cm.
Armhole Depth: 6.25 (6.25, 7, 8.25, 9) (9.5, 10, 11, 12.5)“ / 16 (16, 18, 20.5, 23) (24, 25.5, 28, 32) cm.
Upper Arm Circumference: 11 (11.5, 12.25, 13.25, 14.5) (16, 17.25, 18.25, 19.25)” / 28 (29, 31, 33.5, 37) (40.5, 44, 46.5, 49) cm.
Sleeve Length to Underarm: 19 (19, 19.5, 19.5, 20) (20, 20, 20.5, 20.5)“ / 48 (48, 49.5, 49.5, 51) (51, 51, 52, 52) cm.
Back Neck Width: 10.25 (10.5, 11, 11, 11.5) (11.5, 12, 12, 12.5)” / 26 (26.5, 28, 28, 29) (29, 30.5, 30.5, 32) cm.

MATERIALS

​​​Yarn A: 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) (11, 12, 14, 15) balls of Kidsilk Mohair by Kokon (72% kid mohair, 18% silk, 229 yds / 210 m – 25 g), colourway Butterscotch.

Or approx. 1321 (1405, 1629, 1895, 2183) (2397, 2655, 2986, 3374) yds / 1208 (1285, 1490, 1733, 1997) (2192, 2428, 2731, 3086) m of lace-weight silk mohair.

Yarn B: 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2) spool(s) of Nui by Ito (100% silk, 87 yds / 80 m), colourway Vanilla.

Or approx. 76 (94, 96, 100, 110) (120, 130, 142, 152) yds / 69 (85, 87, 91, 100) (109, 118, 129, 138) m of thread.

Needles: US 3 / 3.25 mm and US 4 / 3.5 mm 16” / 40 cm (optional) and 32” / 80 cm (or longer for larger sizes) circular needles, and an optional set of DPNs.

Notions: Stitch markers including 2 removable markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle, small pearl beads for embellishment.

GAUGE
24 sts x 32 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 4 / 3.5 mm needles in St St with 2 strands of Yarn A held together, after blocking.

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