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Overlay
Relaxed fit, squishy fabric and an interesting play with colour and texture, what more could you want from a brioche knit!
The name overlay refers to the 2 layers of colour and pattern, overlaid on top of each other. By creating colour changes to each layer individually, you get an interesting interplay of colour and texture.
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 99 (111, 120, 129, 140.5, 149.5, 161.5, 170.5, 179.5)cm / 39 (43¾, 47¼, 50¾, 55½, 59, 63½, 67, 70½)“ – to be worn with 15cm / 6” negative ease to 41cm /16” positive ease.
Alicia’s height is 174cm / 5’ 8½” with a chest (fullest point) circumference of 86.5cm / 34”, and is shown wearing the pullover sample in a size 4.
Angel’s height is 175cm / 5’ 9” with a chest (fullest point) circumference of 105.5cm / 41½“, and is shown wearing the vest sample in size 2.
Yarn:
Yarn codes used in pompom magazine are shown in brackets.
Pullover sample:
De Rerum Natura Albertine (fingering /
4-ply-weight; 90% organic Merino wool, 10% silk; 200m / 219yds per 50g ball)
Yarn A1(A): Avoine, 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2) balls
Yarn A2(D): Crème, 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9) balls
Kremke Soul Wool Silky Kid (laceweight; 72% mohair, 28% silk; 210m / 230yds per 25g ball)
Yarn B1(B): Camel, 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2) balls
Yarn B2(E): Light camel, 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5) balls
Hedgehog Fibres Sock (fingering / 4-ply-weight; 90% organic Merino, 10% nylon; 400m / 438yds per 100g skein)
Yarn A3(C): Highlighter, 1 skein
OR approx:
Fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn:
Yarn A1(A): 127 (141, 152, 171, 186, 197, 224, 236, 248)m / 139 (155, 167, 188, 204, 216, 245, 259, 272)yds
Yarn A2(D): 911 (1032, 1138, 1229, 1351, 1436, 1556, 1665, 1770)m / 997 (1129, 1245, 1345, 1478, 1571, 1702, 1821, 1936)yds
Yarn A3(C): 124 (152, 169, 183, 209, 225, 252, 269, 285)m / 136 (167, 185, 201, 229, 247, 276, 295, 312)yds
Laceweight yarn:
Yarn B1(B): 127 (141,152,171,186, 197, 224, 236, 248)m / 139 (155, 167, 188, 204, 216, 245, 259, 272)yds
Yarn B2(E): 444 (511, 566, 609, 674, 717, 777, 833, 888)m / 486 (559, 619, 667, 738, 785, 850, 911, 972)yds
Vest sample:
La Bien Aimée Twist Nouveau (fingering / 4-ply-weight; 100% Merino; 400m / 438yds per 100g skein)
Yarn A1(A): RGO, 1 skein
Yarn A3(C): Anemone, 1 skein
La Bien Aimée Mohair Silk (laceweight; 70% mohair, 30% silk; 500m / 546yds per 50g skein)
Yarn B1(B): Hella, 1 skein
Yarn B2(E): Highgarden, 1 skein
La Bien Aimée Mondim (fingering / 4-ply-weight; 100% Merino wool; 385m / 421yds per 100g skein)
Yarn A2(D): Sansa, 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) skeins
OR approx:
Fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn:
Yarn A1(A): 171 (203, 226, 247, 272, 294, 323, 346, 370)m / 188 (223, 248, 271, 298, 322, 354, 379, 405)yds
Yarn A2(D): 402 (467, 517, 564, 619, 666, 725, 776, 828)m / 440 (511, 566, 617, 677, 729, 793, 849, 906)yds
Yarn A3(C): 174 (206, 230, 251, 278, 300, 329, 352, 377)m / 191 (226, 252, 275, 305, 329, 360, 385, 413)yds
Laceweight yarn:
Yarn B1(B): 171 (203, 226, 247, 272, 294, 323, 346, 370)m / 188 (223, 248, 271, 298, 322, 354, 379, 405)yds
Yarn B2(E): 197 (229, 255, 278, 304, 328, 357, 382, 407)m / 216 (251, 279, 305, 333, 359, 391, 418, 446)yds
Gauge: 13.5 sts & 46 rows = 10cm / 4” in 2-colour brioche on 4mm needles after blocking
17 sts & 28 rows = 10cm / 4” in St st (Rolled edge trims with yarn C held double or yarns D and E held together) on 4mm needles after blocking
Needles: 3.75mm / US 5 circular needle, 80-100cm / 32-40” length depending on size worked.
4mm / US 6 circular needle, 80-100cm / 32-40” length depending on size worked and 40-60cm / 16-24” length and needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
Spare 4mm / US 6 double pointed or circular needle Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.
Notions: 2 stitch markers, 2 stitch holders or scrap yarn, tapesty needle
Notes: Overlay is worked in 2-colour brioche knitting. Body front and back are worked in pieces from bottom up, with an intarsia pattern. Shoulders are joined together with 3-needle cast-off and sides are seamed together with mattress stitch. Collar and sleeve stitches are picked up from neckline and sleeve openings and worked in the round.
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- First published: March 2023
- Page created: February 16, 2023
- Last updated: April 8, 2024 …
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