A mid-century silhouette inspired by Kim Novak, with woven stitch detailing at the neck and cuffs.
$7.00 US 
Finished bust measurements: 35 (39, 43, 47, 51, 55, 59)” / 89 (99, 109, 119.5, 129.5, 139.5, 150) cm.
Shown in size 35” / 89 cm.
Intended to be worn with 0–4” / 0–10 cm of ease.
Yarn: 11 (12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20) skeins Frog Tree Merino Melange 2-ply (101 yds / 92 m per 1 ¾ oz / 50 g skein; 100% Merino Wool) in #917 Rust Red.
Needles & Notions: Size US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needle, 32” / 80 cm long.
Size US 8 / 5 mm circular needle, 24” / 60 cm or 32” / 80 cm long.
Size US 10 ½ / 6.5 mm needles.
Size US 11 / 8 mm needles.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. Stitch holders, stitch markers, tapestry needle.
Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4” / 10 cm in St st, using US 8 / 5 mm needles.
28 sts and 22 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Woven st, using US 10 ½ / 6.5 mm needles.
To save time and to ensure accurate
sizing, check gauge.
Construction Notes: Knit in separate pieces and sewn together. A-line shape. |
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