rokka by Reiko Kuwamura

rokka

Knitting
March 2017
Sport (12 wpi) ?
25 stitches and 42 rows = 4 inches
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1202 - 1860 yards (1099 - 1701 m)
XS(S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)
English Japanese
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rokka is a slightly A-lined pullover with a charming mock turtleneck and unique diagonal front panel. It is worked seamlessly in Stockinette st and Moss st from the top down. The shoulder seam lines are produced by Provisional CO (See the pic below). The front and back yokes are worked separately back and forth, then joined at underarm to be worked in the rnd to the bottom. The sleeve stitches are picked up around armhole and the sleeve cap is shaped with short rows, then worked down in the round to the cuff.

Sizes
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)
Finished chest measurements: 34¼ (36½, 39, 41¾, 44, 47¼, 51¼)“ / 87 (93, 99, 106, 112, 120, 130) cm
Choose a size with approximately 2-4” (5-10 cm) of positive ease.
Materials
Yarn: 1202 (1312, 1421, 1531, 1640, 1750, 1860) yds / 1100 (1200, 1300, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1700) m of sport or fingering weight yarn. Sample shown in Pierrot Yarns Reine (162 yds / 148 m per 40 g ball, Colour 02)
Needle: 1 set of US 5 / 3.75 mm 24” / 60 cm (or longer) circular needle or size to obtain gauge
Notions: tapestry needle, stitch markers, scrap yarn or stitch holders or interchangeable needle cables
Gauge
25 sts and 42 rows / rnds = 4” in Moss stitch with US 5 / 3.75 mm needle, blocked.
26 sts and 36 rows / rnds = 4” in Stockinette stitch with US 5 / 3.75 mm needle, blocked.

Pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knitted.