MASHIA is worked in stockinette stitch seamlessly from top down. The rounded yoke is shaped by slanted increases (please see sketch).The side inserts in the body part result from decreased and increased stitches.

MATERIAL

The shown sample is worked with LINENGARN by VÄXBOLIN, col.16 pearl grey, 100G ~459 yds (420 m) and BC GARN COLORI, col.03 grey, 50g ~ 276 yds (252 m).

NEEDLES

Circular needles and double pointed needles ( or magic loop) US 6 (4,0 mm) and US5 (3,75 mm) or needles to get gauge.

GAUGE

21 sts x 27 rows on larger needles in stockinette stitch to get 4 x 4“ (10x10 cm). Please wash the gauge to receive a realistic result.

YARDAGE

The given yardage is for both yarns or a single suitable yarn.
XS 1000 m / 1093 yds
S 1060 m / 1159 yds
M1 1120 m / 1225 yds
M2 1200 m / 1312 yds
L 1280 m / 1400 yds
XL 1400 m / 1531 yds
XXL 1520 m / 1662 yds.

MEASUREMENTS

The shown sample (size M1) is worn with 3,15“ (8 cm ) positive ease at bust.

Circumference bust
92 98 104 108 115 121 130 cm
36 38,5 40 42,5 45 48 51 inch
Circumference sleeve
28 29 30 32 34 36 37 cm
11 11,4 11,8 12,6 13,4 14,2 14,8 inch

TOOLS

A minimum of 20 stitch markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn or stitch holder.

REQUIREMENTS

German short rows for neck shaping, slanted increases m1r / m1l, decreases k2tog / ssk / ssp.