Designed by Claudia Q

“María” by Jorge Isaacs is a cornerstone of my adolescent romanticism, depicting a pure and tragic love story amidst a lush tropical landscape. This sweater, inspired by the novel’s heroine, embodies the innocence, sweetness, and dreamlike quality of young love. The delicate colours and softness of the design reflect Maria’s gentle spirit and the vivid, sensory world of the novel. - 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: 30 (33.25, 36.5, 40.25, 44) (48, 52, 56.25, 61)“ / 76 (84.5, 93, 102, 112) (122, 132, 143, 155) cm.
Body Length to Underarm (Front): 11.5 (12, 12.5, 13.5, 14) (14, 14.5, 15, 15.5)” / 29 (30.5, 32, 34, 35.5) (35.5, 37, 38, 39.5) cm.
Armhole Depth: 6 (6.25, 6.75, 7.25, 7.5) (8, 8.5, 9, 9.5)“ / 15 (16, 17, 18.5, 19) (20.5, 21.5, 23, 24) cm.
Upper Arm Circumference: 10.5 (11, 12, 12.5, 13.5) (14.5, 16, 17.5, 18.5)” / 27 (28.5, 30, 31.5, 34) (37.5, 40.5, 44, 47) cm.
Sleeve Length to Underarm: 17 (17, 17.5, 17.5, 18) (18, 18.5, 18.5, 19)“ / 43 (43, 44.5, 44.5) (46, 46, 47, 47, 48) cm.
Back Neck Width: 7 (7.25, 75 7.5, 8) (8.25, 8.5, 9, 9)” / 18 (18.5, 19, 19, 20.5) (21, 21.5, 23, 23) cm.

MATERIALS

Yarn A (MC): 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4, 5) skeins of Leona by Emilia & Philomene (72% mohair, 28% mulberry silk, 459 yds / 420 m – 50 g), colourway Cognac.

Or approx. 777 (863, 984, 1103, 1243) (1379, 1539, 1692, 1905) yds / 711 (790, 900, 1009, 1137) (1261, 1408, 1548, 1742) m of lace-weight silk mohair.

Yarn B (MC): 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 3) skein(s) of Daphnee by Emilia & Philomene (80% merino, 20% silk, 874 yds / 800 m – 100 g), colourway Cognac.

Or approx. 777 (863, 984, 1103, 1243) (1379, 1539, 1692, 1905) yds / 711 (790, 900, 1009, 1137) (1261, 1408, 1548, 1742) m of lace-weight yarn.

Yarn A (CC): 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) skein of Leona by Emilia & Philomene (72% mohair, 28% mulberry silk, 459 yds / 420 m – 50g), colourway Rita

Or approx. 103 (115, 126, 137, 150) (165, 178, 193, 208) yds / 95 (106, 116, 126, 138) (151, 163, 177, 191) m of lace-weight silk mohair.

Yarn B (CC): 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) skein of Daphnee by Emilia & Philomene (80% merino, 20% silk, 874 yds / 800 m – 100g), colourway Rita.

Or approx. 103 (115, 126, 137, 150) (165, 178, 193, 208) yds / 95 (106, 116, 126, 138) (151, 163, 177, 191) m of lace-weight yarn.

Two strands of yarn are held together throughout.

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

Notions: Stitch markers (with one of a different colour for BOR), stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle

Beading notions: 25 (27, 27, 27, 29) (29, 29, 31, 31) blue pearls (4 mm), 372 (384, 384, 384, 396) (438, 438, 450, 450) white opal crystals (3 mm), 24 (24, 24, 24, 24) (27, 27, 27, 27) flat round clear crystals (5 mm).

GAUGE
25 sts x 30 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 4 / 3.5 mm needles in St St with 2 strands of yarn held together, after blocking.

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