Paola by Sian Brown features a diamond brocade pattern which is made by knitting purl stitches against a stocking stitch background to create a striking raised texture. In the centre of each diamond is a small pink bead which gives Paola a really luxurious finish.

Measurements Sizes

To fit bust (cm): 82-87 (92-97, 102-107, 112-117)
Actual bust (cm): 93 (108, 122, 137)
Length to top of
shoulder (cm): 37 (39, 41, 43)
Sleeve length (cm):15 (15, 15, 15)

"Knit Kit"
Yarn: Rowan Lenpur Linen, shade 563 Vivid,
6 (7, 8, 9) 50g balls
Needles: 3.25mm, 4mm
Buttons: four, pink, 15mm
Beads: approx 1000, plastic, 4mm
Stitch holder
Waste yarn

Special abbreviations
pb: place bead – bring yarn to front of work, slide bead up close to work, sl next st, take yarn to back of work

Alternative Yarn:

Rico Essentials Cotton DK is made from 100% cotton and comes in similar shade 14 Fuchsia. It can be machine washed at 30°C and ironed on a cool setting.

NOTE: divide beads between your balls of yarn and thread them on before you start
Tension square in pattern on 4mm needles