Melba

Knitting
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
13 stitches and 14 rows = 2 inches
in slant pattern
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1131 - 1479 yards (1034 - 1352 m)
X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
English
This pattern is available for free.

Berroco yarns for this pattern have been discontinued. Directions are still available.

An elongated sleeveless tunic with V-neck, center twisted cable and diagonal converging ribs create an ultra slim illusion. (Berroco)

From Berroco Booklet #183
Schematics

Skill Level: Experienced

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust - 34 1/2 (38 - 42 - 45 1/2 - 49)”.
Length - 29 (29 1/2 - 30 - 30 1/2 - 30 1/2)”.

MATERIALS

BERROCO SMART COTTON (50 grs),
13(14-15-16-17) balls #1714 Maize.

Straight knitting needles, sizes 5 and 7 OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE.
16” length circular knitting needle, size 5.
Cable Needle (cn).
1 St holder.
2 St markers.

GAUGE
13 sts = 2”; 7 rows = 1” in Slant Pats.
11 sts = 11/4”; 7 rows = 1” in Cable Pat.

RIGHT SLANT PATTERN: 12 rows
LEFT SLANT PATTERN: 12 rows
CABLE PATTERN (Worked over 11 sts) 12 rows