Melanie by Lily Kate France

Melanie

Knitting
March 2021
Lace ?
23 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
1308 - 1744 yards (1196 - 1595 m)
32-34(36-38,40-42, 44-46, 48-50)" 81-86 (91-97, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127) cm
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Warning: This design is very fitted with anywhere from 6-10” of negative ease.

You will need buttons - Rowan used 5 shell buttons 5/8” (1.5 cm)

You will also need a set of 4 double pointed needles size US 3 (3.25 mm)
You may wish to also us a size US 3 (3.25 mm) circular needle at least 32” (80 cm) long for the neck edge finishing.

Finished measurements:
Bust circumference: (remember, this is negative ease!): 24.5(28.75, 33.5, 38.5, 44)“ 62.5(73, 85, 97.5, 111.5) cm
Finished length: 17(17.75, 18.5, 19.25, 20)” 43(45, 47, 49, 51) cm

Yarn used:
Rowan Fine Lace
Shade 923 Retro - 3(3, 4, 4, 4) balls