Twisted Vines by Joan Forgione

Twisted Vines

Knitting
March 2021
DK (11 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches
in on larger needle, in the round, in stockinette stitch, after blocking
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
839 - 1663 yards (767 - 1521 m)
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) | Finished bust circumference: 83 (91, 99, 107, 115, 123, 131, 139) cm / 32.75 (35.75, 39, 42.25, 45.25, 48.5, 51.5, 54.75)” - recommended to be worn with 5 cm / 2” of positive ease at the bust.
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Twisted Vines is a long-sleeved, slightly boxy V-neck pullover with a twisted stitch cable pattern that runs along the saddle shoulders and down the sleeves. The cable pattern was inspired by foliage in all its beautiful shapes and forms - vines, leaves, trees, flowers - and stages of being alive and in decay. It’s a super wearable sweater that’ll go with everything!

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)

Finished bust circumference: 83 (91, 99, 107, 115, 123, 131, 139) cm / 32.75 (35.75, 39, 42.25, 45.25, 48.5, 51.5, 54.75)” - recommended to be worn with 5 cm / 2” of positive ease at the bust.
Yarn

Echoview Fiber Mill Ranger DK (90% Merino, 10% Rambouillet; 242 metres / 265 yards per 100 g)

767 (835, 916, 1135, 1216, 1293, 1423, 1521) metres / 839 (914, 1003, 1243, 1331, 1416, 1558, 1665) yards

Sample shown is knit in colourway Cedar Waxwing. Charifa wears a size 4 with 12 cm / 4.75” of positive ease.

Finished Measurements

  • Back neck drop: 6.25 cm / 2.5”
  • Back neck width: 16.5 (16.5, 17.5, 17.5, 18.5, 18.5, 19.5, 19.5) cm / 6.5 (6.5, 7, 7, 7.25, 7.25, 7.75, 7.75)”
  • Shoulder width: 9.75 (10.25, 10.25, 10.75, 10.75, 11.25, 11.25, 11.75) cm / 3.75 (4, 4, 4.25, 4.25, 4.5, 4.5, 4.75)”
  • Crossback width: 36 (37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43) cm / 14.25 (14.5, 15, 15.25, 15.75, 16.25, 16.5, 17)”
  • Front neck drop: 16.5 cm / 6.5”
  • Armhole depth: 17 (18, 19, 20, 20.5, 21.5, 22.75, 24) cm / 6.75 (7, 7.5, 7.75, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5)”
  • Bust circumference: 83 (91, 99, 107, 115, 123, 131, 139) cm / 32.75 (35.75, 39, 42.25, 45.25, 48.5, 51.5, 54.75)”
  • Side length from underarm: 30.5 (30.5, 30.5, 33, 33, 33, 35.5, 35.5) cm / 12 (12, 12, 13, 13, 13, 14)”
  • Upper sleeve circumference: 31 (32.5, 35, 38.5, 41, 42.5, 45, 47.5) cm / 12.25 (12.75, 13.75, 15.25, 16.25, 16.75, 17.75, 18.75)”
  • Sleeve cuff circumference: 19 (20, 20, 20.5, 21, 21.5, 22.5, 23.50) cm / 7.5 (7.75, 7.75, 8, 8.25, 8.5, 8.75, 9.25)”
  • Sleeve length from underarm: 47 cm / 18.5”

Needles

4 mm / US 6 circular needle with a cable length of at least 60 cm / 24” (or needle size to obtain gauge)

4 mm / US 6 double-pointed needles (or needle size to obtain gauge)

4 mm / US 6 circular needle with a cable length of 40 cm / 16”

3.5 mm / US 4 circular needle with a cable length of at least 60 cm / 24” (or needle 2 sizes smaller than main needle)

3.5 mm / US 4 double-pointed needles (or needle 2 sizes smaller than main needle) for cuffs

Alternatively, the magic loop technique can be used for the sleeves and sleeve cuffs. To work the sleeves and cuffs using the magic loop technique, use a circular needle with a cable length of at least at least 80 cm / 32” instead of double-pointed needles.

Gauge

19 sts x 29 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (on larger needle, in the round, in stockinette stitch, after blocking)

28 sts x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (on larger needle, worked flat, in cable pattern, after blocking)

Notions

  • Cable needle
  • Darning needle
  • Removable stitch markers (x 5: 2 each in 2 colours, 1 in 3rd colour)
  • Scrap yarn
  • Stitch markers (x 5)
  • Tape measure

Contributors

  • Photography, Hair & Make-up: Melinda Dela Costa
  • Model: Charifa Radji
  • Tech Editing: Marina Skua & Jessica Schwab
  • Graphic Design: Camille Romano

Twisted Vines is one of the 12 modern, playful patterns featured in Issue 5 of Making Stories Magazine.

Accessibility: Issue 5 includes an Easy to Read digital pdf issue. It is written in all black text, 22 point Verdana sans serif font, no italics and with fully written directions. No charts are used for this version. It has also been specially formatted to be read clearly by screen readers and is fully screen reader accessible.

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