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Orianna
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Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Finished bust circumference: 90 (94, 101, 109, 116, 120, 131, 135) cm / 36 (371⁄2, 401⁄2, 431⁄2, 461⁄2, 48, 521⁄2, 54)” – to be worn with 5 to 11.5 cm / 2 to 41⁄2” positive ease.
Model has 84 cm / 33” bust, stands 167.5 cm / 5’6” tall and is wearing a size 2.
Yarn: Manos del Uruguay Clasica (Aran weight; 100% wool, 126 m / 138 yds per 100 g skein)
Yarn A: Khol (59) 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10) skeins
Yarn B: Nickel (31) 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2) skeins
Yarn C: Shale (25) 1 skein
Yarn D: Oil Slick (34) 1 skein
Yarn E: Wisteria (71) 1 skein
Yarn F: Citric (68) 1 skein
Yarn G: Highlighter (80) 1 skein
Gauge: 18 sts & 26 rounds = 10 cm / 4” in stocking stitch on 5 mm / US 8 needles after blocking
16 sts & 19.5 rounds = 10 cm / 4” over colourwork pattern on 5mm / US 8 needles after blocking
Needles: 4.5 mm / US 7 AND 5 mm / US 8 circular needles, 40 cm / 16” length
5 mm / US 8 circular needles, 60 cm / 24” length
4.5 mm / US 7 AND 5 mm / US 8 circular needles, 80 cm / 32” length
Note: sizes 5-8 can use longer lengths as necessary while working the yoke.
4.5 mm / US 7 AND 5 mm / US 8 knitting needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.
Notions: 32 (35, 37, 41, 43, 46, 47, 48) stitch markers (one unique to indicate the beginning of the round (BOR)), scrap yarn or stitch holders, cable needle.
Notes: Orianna is worked top down, in the round and seamless. After the yoke, the sleeves and body stitches are separated. The body is worked in the round before separating to work the front and back hems, which overlap slightly. The sleeves are also worked in the round. The stitch marker of the beginning of the round (BOR) is located on the middle of the back.
Chart A and Chart C are the same for all sizes.
Chart B has three different versions depending on size being worked. Ensure you are following the correct chart for your size.
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