Featuring a mirrored diagonal rib pattern, Sidwell can be worn with stitches running up and down (seam at shoulders) or turned sideways (seam at center front/back), making it the ultimate accessory for styling and versatility.

Sizes
44 (46½, 48½, 51, 54, 56½)“ / 112 (118, 123, 129.5, 137, 143.5) cm finished width
22 (23¼, 24½, 25¾, 26½, 27¾)” finished length

Intended to fit actual chest sizes 32-36 (38-42, 44-48, 50-54, 56-60, 62-66)“ / 81.5-91.5 (96.5-106.5, 112-122, 127-137, 142-152.5, 157.5-167.5) cm

Model with 35” / 89 cm chest wearing 44” / 112 cm width

Yarn
Zealana Rimu Double Knit Weight
60% Fine New Zealand Merino, 40% Brushtail Possum
140 yards / 128 meters per 50 g skein

11 (13, 14, 15, 17, 18) skeins
1535 (1715, 1885, 2085, 2285, 2505) yards / 1405 (1570, 1725, 1905, 2090, 2290) meters

Sample shown in color R01 (natural)

Gauge
19 stitches & 28 rows = 4” in Diagonal Rib Right or Left with Needle A, after blocking
19 stitches & 28 rows = 4” in 2x2 Ribbing with Needle B, after blocking

Needle A (for Diagonal Rib)
One each 16” and 24” (or longer) circular needles
US 7 / 4.5 mm or size needed to obtain gauge listed

Needle B (for 2x2 Ribbing)
One 24” (or longer) circular needle
US 6 / 4 mm or size needed to obtain gauge listed

Note: Be sure to test both stitch patterns for gauge; you may find it unnecessary to change needle sizes.

Other Materials
Stitch marker, stitch holders (or waste yarn), spare double-pointed needle (DPN) in same size as Needle A, blunt tapestry needle, blocking wires & T-pins (optional but recommended)

Skill Level
2 of 5