a lace pullover with cables, bobbles
and a keyhole back
inspired by kelp forests of New Zealand

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This pattern has been tech edited and test knitted.

“Rimurimu” means seaweed in the Maori language. The lace pattern of Rimurimu Tee is inspired by rimurimu of New Zealand, the giant kelp that are very much like trees in deep waters. Their towering long blades create dense canopies to clarify seawater, provide food and habitat for many marine animals.

NOTES AND TECHNIQUES

The front piece is worked first from the top with short row shaping at the shoulders and neck, and knitted flat in lace pattern to the bottom of the armhole. The back stitches are picked up along each shoulder, and with cast-on stitches, each side of the keyhole opening is worked. Both sides of the keyhole opening are joined to continue the back in lace pattern to the bottom of the armhole. The front and back are joined to continue the lace pattern in the round to the hem. Finishing in 1x1 twisted ribbing completes the hem and armholes. The neck and keyhole opening are finished in i-cord. After a button is sewn on, a crochet loop is added to the i-cord to fasten the opening.

The lace pattern is charted. Clear photo tutorial explains how to work the bobbles.

FINISHED BUST MEASUREMENTS

Size 1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7)
83 (97, 111, 125)(139, 153, 167) cm /
32¾ (38¼, 43¾, 49¼)(54¾, 60¼, 65¾)“

The sample was knit in Size 2 with 10 cm / 4” positive ease at bust. Suggested ease: + 5-10 cm / 2-4”.

YARN

Light Fingering
Zealana Kiwi Lace
(199 m / 217 yards per 40 g ball, 40% fine NZ merino, 30% brushtail possum, 30% organic cotton)
Sample colour: 19 (Cloud)

590 (690, 835, 950)(1100, 1270, 1390) m /
645 (755. 920, 1030)(1205, 1390, 1520) yards
3 (4, 5, 5)(6, 7, )7 balls

Please keep in mind that yardage is an estimate.

NEEDLES

One 3 mm / US 2½ circular needle, 60 cm / 24”
One (set) 3 mm / US 2½ preferred needles for working small circumferences in the round
One 3.25 mm / US 3 circular needle, 60 cm / 24” or longer
One 3.5 mm / US 4 circular needle, 60 cm / 24” or longer
One JPN 3/0 (2.25 mm) or B/1 crochet hook for making loop for button

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS

Stitch markers, stitch holder or waste yarn, tapestry needle for weaving in ends, one button (the sample uses a 10 mm / ⅜“ diameter button).

GAUGE (after blocking)

28 sts and 40 rows = 14 cm / 5½” width and 12 cm / 4¾” height in Lace Pattern with 3.25 mm / US 3 needle
24 sts and 32 rows = 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette stitch with 3.5 mm / US 4 needle

SPECIAL THANKS

Deep gratitude to a team of kind and committed test knitters who offered their time and resources to work through the pattern to make sure that it is as clear and error-free as possible: Qiu Fang, Yuki, Sonoka, Emiko, Hui Lian (Craft Alelier, Singapore), Svitlana, Pernilla, Motoko, Ona , Julia, Roberta, Yvonne, Elaine, Tomomi, Roby, Terry, Annette, Koyuki and Yuri (Eylul Yarns, Osaka)

Special thanks to Naoko Ogawa (Strands of Life) for tech editing.