LiNA is worked seamlessly from the top down. The neck is shaped with short rows and then you work the yoke with increases for the body and sleeves down to sleeve separation. The sleeve stitches are then placed on hold, underarm sts are cast on, and you continue to work the body to the bottom. After the body is completed, the sleeve sts are picked up again to work the sleeves top down in the round to the end. The neck finishing is worked last.
Each yarn kit contains the amount of yarn needed to complete the project in the selected size.
Knitting pattern not included in yarn kit.
Details:
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7)(8, 9, 10)
Finished bust circumference in cm/inch:
91 (99, 106, 112)(119, 127, 136)(144, 153, 162) cm/ 35¾ (39, 41¾, 44)(46¾, 50, 53½)(56¾, 60¼, 63¾)“
The garment is intended to be worn with 12 - 18 cm (4¾ - 7”) of positive ease.
GAUGE
23 sts x 32 rows/rds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in Stockinette st on main needle after blocking.
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Main needle: 3.25-3.5mm (US3-4) (depending on your knitting tension), 40 cm (16”) and at least 80 cm (32”) circulars and DPNs for the sleeves
Smaller needle: 3-3.25mm (US2-3), 40 cm (16”) and at least 80 cm (32”) circular needle and DPNs for the ribbings.
SUGGESTED YARN
2 yarns are held together throughout
Option 1 (long sleeves)
5 (5, 6, 6)(7, 7, 8)(8, 9, 9) skeins of ITO, Karei (100% cashmere), 175m (190yds)/20g. Color: chestnut
Held together with
2 (2, 3, 3)(3, 3, 3)(4, 4, 4) skeins of ITO, Kinu (100% silk), 425m (465yds)/50g.
Color: dark brown
MATERIALS
Stitch markers, Waste yarn or stitch holder, spare needle
Knitting pattern not included in yarn kit.
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