Designed by Claudia Q

Pepita Jiménez” by Juan Valera, one of my favourite childhood novels, tells the story of a young widow who captures the heart of a seminarian. As a child, I was deeply impressed by this character, a woman who managed her estate — a rare feat for her time. This sweater is inspired by the gatherings Pepita attended, reflecting her conservative yet attractive and feminine attire. It embodies the spirit of a woman in control of her world. - Claudia

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SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Recommended ease: 0–2” / 0–5 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 31.5 (34.5, 38, 42, 46) (50, 54, 58.5, 62.5)“ / 80 (87.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117) (127, 137, 148.5, 156) cm.
Body Length to Underarm (Front): 11.5 (11.5, 12.5, 13.5, 14) (14, 14.5, 15, 15.5)” / 28.75 (28.75, 31.25, 33.75, 35) (35, 36.25, 37.5, 38.75) cm.
Sleeve Length to Underarm: 17.5 (17.5, 18, 18.5, 18.5) (19, 19, 19.5, 19.5)“ / 44.5 (44.5, 45.5, 47, 47) (48, 48, 49.5, 49.5) cm.
Upper Arm Circumference: 12 (12.5, 13.5, 14, 15.5) (16.5, 18, 19.5, 20)” / 30 (31.5, 34, 35, 38.5) (41.5, 45, 49, 50) cm.
Armhole Depth: 5.75 (6, 7, 7.75, 8) (8.5, 9, 9.75, 10.75)“ / 14.5 (15, 18, 19.5, 20.5) (21.5, 23, 25, 27.5) cm.
Back Neck Width: 7.25 (7.5, 8, 8, 8.25) (8.5, 9, 9.5, 10)” / 18.5 (19.5, 20.5, 20.5, 21) (22, 23, 23.5, 24.5) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn A: 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) (4, 5, 5, 5) skeins of Modena by Lamana (70% merino, 30% cashmere, 366 yds / 400 m – 25 g), colourway Ice Blue (54).
Or approx. 947 (1020, 1196, 1358, 1524) (1676, 1862, 2108, 2275) yds / 866 (933, 1094, 1242, 1394) (1533, 1703, 1928, 2081) m of lace-weight yarn.

Yarn B: 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) (4, 5, 5, 5) skeins of Premia by Lamana (60% mohair, 40% silk, 328 yds / 358 m – 25 g), colourway Ice Blue (54).
Or approx. 947 (1020, 1196, 1358, 1524) (1676, 1862, 2108, 2275) yds / 866 (933, 1094, 1242, 1394) (1533, 1703, 1928, 2081) m of lace-weight silk mohair.

Yarn C: 1 skein of Silk Cloud by Madelinetosh (60% kid mohair, 40% silk, 330 yds / 301 m – 25 g), colourway Abyss.

Or approx. 186 yds / 170 m of lace-weight silk mohair.

1 strand of Yarn A along with 1 strand of Yarn B are held together throughout. Yarn C is used for Crochet Collar.

Needles: US 2.5 / 3 mm 16” / 40 cm circular needles and a set of DPNs. US 4 / 3.5 mm 32” / 80 cm (or longer for larger sizes) circular needles and a US C-2 / 2.75 mm crochet hook.

Notions: Stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle, 2 yds / 1.8 m of velvet ribbon, 2 yds / 1.8m of lace ribbon, 1.5 yds / 1.4 m of silk ribbon per flower.

Beading notions: 246 black crystals (3 mm), 120 rondelle crystals (3 mm).

GAUGE
24 sts x 32 rnds to 4” / 10 cm in S St on US 4 / 3.5 mm needles with 2 strands of yarn held together, after blocking.

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