A traditional idea with a fresh interpretation, using stranded knitting and picot edging.
$7.00 US 
Finished bust measurements: 30 (33, 35, 38, 40, 42, 45, 47, 49, 52, 54)” / 76 (84, 89, 96.5, 101.5, 106.5, 114.5, 119.5, 124.5, 132, 137) cm. Shown in size 35” / 89 cm.
Yarn: Halcyon Yarn Signature Collection Victorian 2-Ply Wool (325 yds/297 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein; 100% Wool): 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6, 7) skeins in #300 (MC) 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3) skeins in #129 (CC)
Needles & Notions: Size 4 US / 3.5 mm circular needle 24” / 60 cm or 32” / 80 cm long. Size 4 US / 3.5 mm double pointed needle. Size 3 US / 3.25 mm circular needle 24” / 60 cm or 32” / 80 cm long. Size 3 US / 3.25 mm double pointed needles. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. Stitch markers, stitch holders, tapestry needle, small amount smooth scrap yarn.
Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4’’ / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch using larger needles. To save time and to ensure accurate sizing, check gauge.
Construction Notes: The body and sleeves are worked in the round to the armholes, then joined for the circular yoke. Double turned picot hems on lower edge and cuffs. Stranded floral colorwork pattern is given in chart form only. |
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