Wind Whistles by Les Garçons

Wind Whistles

Knitting
January 2022
both are used in this pattern
yarn held together
Light Fingering
+ Lace
= Sport (12 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 52 rows = 4 inches
in brioche stitch in the round
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
3500 - 5350 yards (3200 - 4892 m)
Two sets of 9 sizes from 32"/81.5cm to 64"/162.5" (see below for more details)
English French
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Evoking the lightness and airiness of the wind, this brioche sweater is sure to become part of your capsule wardrobe.

SIZES
A1 (A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9)

This pattern includes two sets of sizes. For the same bust circumference, sizes A1–A9 have smaller upper arms, shorter shoulders and a shorter yoke depth. On the other hand, sizes B1–B9 have bigger upper arms, larger shoulders, and a deeper yoke.

Body and sleeve lengths are given as suggestions; they are customizable.

Choose a size that allows for 0 to 4” (0 to 10 cm) of positive ease around the chest. Please refer to the schematic for other measurements and instructions on how to choose the right size.

FINISHED CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE
32 (36¼, 40½, 43¾, 48, 52¼, 56½, 59¾, 64, 32, 36¼, 40½, 43¾, 48, 52¼, 56½, 59¾, 64)”
81.5 (92, 103, 111, 122, 132.5, 143.5, 152, 162.5, 81.5, 92, 103, 111, 122, 132.5, 143.5, 152, 162.5) cm

YARN
Weight: One strand of light fingering and one strand of lace held together
❖ Yarn A (light fingering): approx.
1181 (1299, 1429, 1571, 1729, 1902, 2092, 2302, 2532, 1240, 1364, 1500, 1650, 1815, 1997, 2197, 2417, 2659) yd
1080 (1188, 1307, 1437, 1581, 1739, 1913, 2105, 2315, 1134, 1247, 1372, 1509, 1660, 1826, 2009, 2210, 2431) m
6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins of Pebble

❖ Yarn B (lace): approx.
1181 (1299, 1429, 1571, 1729, 1902, 2092, 2302, 2532, 1240, 1364, 1500, 1650, 1815, 1997, 2197, 2417, 2659) yd
1080 (1188, 1307, 1437, 1581, 1739, 1913, 2105, 2315, 1134, 1247, 1372, 1509, 1660, 1826, 2009, 2210, 2431) m
4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9) skeins of Silk Cloud

Sample shown in Pebble from Shibui Knits (48% Recycled Silk, 36% Fine Merino, 16% Cashmere; 224 yds / 205 m per 25 g skein) and Silk Cloud from Shibui Knits (60% Kid Mohair, 40% Silk; 330 yd / 300 m per 25 g skein) in the “Rosée” colourway

NEEDLES
❖ Main needles: circular, US 4 / 3.5 mm or size needed to obtain gauge
❖ Ribbing needles: circular, US 3 / 3.25 mm or 0.25 mm smaller than main needles
Double-pointed needles in the same two sizes for the sleeves and smaller circumferences, if you’re not using the magic-loop method

GAUGE
❖ 19 sts and 52 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in brioche stitch in the round, with main needles, blocked

NOTIONS
❖ Stitch markers (5), stitch holders or waste yarn and a tapestry needle


Tailles
A1 (A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9)

Dimensions
81.5 (92, 103, 111, 122, 132.5, 143.5, 152, 162.5, 81.5, 92, 103, 111, 122, 132.5, 143.5, 152, 162.5) cm
32 (36¼, 40½, 43¾, 48, 52¼, 56½, 59¾, 64, 32, 36¼, 40½, 43¾, 48, 52¼, 56½, 59¾, 64)po

Fils
Grosseur : Un fil de grosseur 1 (super fin, « fingering ») en anglais et un fil de grosseur 0 (dentelle, « lace » en anglais) tenus ensemble
❖ Fil A (super fin) : environ
1181 (1299, 1429, 1571, 1729, 1902, 2092, 2302, 2532, 1240, 1364, 1500, 1650, 1815, 1997, 2197, 2417, 2659) vg
1080 (1188, 1307, 1437, 1581, 1739, 1913, 2105, 2315, 1134, 1247, 1372, 1509, 1660, 1826, 2009, 2210, 2431) m
6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins of Pebble

❖ Fil B (dentelle) :
1181 (1299, 1429, 1571, 1729, 1902, 2092, 2302, 2532, 1240, 1364, 1500, 1650, 1815, 1997, 2197, 2417, 2659) vg
1080 (1188, 1307, 1437, 1581, 1739, 1913, 2105, 2315, 1134, 1247, 1372, 1509, 1660, 1826, 2009, 2210, 2431) m
4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9) skeins of Silk Cloud

L’échantillon est tricoté en Pebble de Shibui Knits (48 % soie recyclée, 36 % laine de mérinos fine, 16 % cachemire; 205 m / 224 vg par écheveau de 25 g) et Silk Cloud de Shibui Knits (60 % jeune mohair, 40 % soie; 300 m / 330 vg par écheveau de 25 g), coloris « Rosée »

Aiguilles
❖ Aiguilles principales : circulaires, 3,5 mm / US no 4, ou de la taille requise pour obtenir le bon échantillon
❖ Aiguilles à côtes : circulaires, 3,25 mm / US no 3, ou 0,25 mm de moins que les aiguilles principales
Prévoir des aiguilles circulaires plus courtes ou des aiguilles doubles pointes dans les deux mêmes tailles pour les manches et les circonférences plus petites, si vous’n’utilisez pas la technique de la boucle magique (« magic loop »)

Échantillon
❖ 19 mailles et 52 tours pour 10 cm (4 po) en point brioche en rond, avec les aiguilles principales, après blocage

Accessoires
❖ Marqueurs (5), aiguille à laine et fil de rebut