Designed by Claudia Q

Monarca symbolises my migratory journey, much like the monarch butterflies that travel from Canada to Central America and back. I moved to Canada at 20 and returned to El Salvador each year, so I resonate with the butterflies’ cycle. This sweater embodies the emotions of hope and love as well as the strength found in the migratory experience, uniting the spirit of both worlds. - Claudia

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SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Recommended ease: 2–4” / 5–10 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 33.5 (36.25, 39.25, 44.25, 48) (51.5, 56.75, 59.5, 63.25)“ / 85 (92, 99.5, 112.5, 122) (131, 144, 151, 160.5) cm.
Body Length to Underarm: 10 (10, 10.5, 11.5, 12) (12.5, 13.5, 14, 14.5)” / 25.5 (25.5, 26.5, 29, 30.5) (32, 34, 35.5, 37) cm.
Raglan Depth (at Front): 6 (7, 7.75, 9.25, 10.5) (11.25, 12, 12.5, 13)“ / 15 (18, 19.5, 23.5, 26.5) (28.5, 30.5, 32, 33) cm.
Upper Arm: 13 (14, 15.25, 16.25, 17.75) (19, 20.25, 21.5, 22)” / 33 (35.5, 38.5, 41, 45) (48, 51.5, 54.5, 56) cm.
Sleeve Length to Underarm: 16.5 (16.5, 17, 17, 17.5) (17.5, 18, 18, 18.5)“ / 42 (42, 43, 43, 44.5) (44.5, 45.5, 45.5, 47) cm.

MATERIALS
MC: One strand of yarn A and B held together.

Yarn A: 2 (3, 3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 5, 5) skeins of 4 ply by Les Garçons (75% Bluefaced Leicester, 25% Masham, 437 yds / 400 m – 100 g), colourway Edith’s Butler.

Or approx. 827 (924, 1037, 1231, 1422) (1578, 1800, 1947, 2117) yds / 757 (845, 949, 1126, 1301) (1443, 1646, 1781, 1936) m of fingering-weight yarn.

Yarn B: 2 (3, 3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 5, 5) skeins of Mohair Silk by Les Garçons (72% kid mohair, 28% silk, 459 yds / 420 m – 50 g), colourway Edith’s Butler.

Or approx. 827 (924, 1037, 1231, 1422) (1578, 1800, 1947, 2117) yds / 757 (845, 949, 1126, 1301) (1443, 1646, 1781, 1936) m of fingering-weight yarn.

CC: 2 strands of yarn C and 1 strand of metallic embroidery thread held together.

Yarn C: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) skein of Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive (70% mohair, 30% silk, 246 yds / 225 m – 25 g), colourway Dusty Robin.

Or approx. 132 (143, 154, 172, 187) (200, 218, 229, 243) yds / 121 (131, 141, 158, 171) (183, 200, 210, 223) m of lace-weight yarn.

Needles: US 3 / 3.25 mm 16” / 40 cm (optional) and 32” / 80 cm (or longer for larger sizes) circular needles and a set of DPNs. US 4 / 3.5 mm 16” / 40 cm (optional), 24” / 60 cm and 32” / 80 cm (or longer for larger sizes) circular needles and a set of DPNs.

Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle, 50 crystal beads (4mm) Nishiki Metallic Embroidery thread colourway 16.

GAUGE
22 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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