Pattern File
The pattern is 1 PDF file as a digital download and in English only (if you need the French translation, please e-mail me)
Sizes
(1,2,3)(4,5,6)(7,8,9) with finished hem circumferences:
(96,105.5,115)(125,134.5,144)(153.5,163,173)cm /
(37.75,41.5,45.25)(49.25,53,56.75)(60.5,64.25,68)”.
Intended to be worn with 5 to 15cm / 2 to 6” of positive ease at hem. Sample shown is the size 2 on 99cm / 39” circumference at hem level, corresponding to 6.5cm / 2.5” of ease at hem level. A list of measurements is provided on page 3 of the pattern.
Yarn
Fibre Carpe Diem Mélino (83% washable merino and 17% linen; 375 metres / 410 yards per 100 grams ) in 1 main colour (MC, Gris d’Anticosti) and 1 contrast colour (CC, Nuit Polaire). If using the sample yarn, the number of skeins of Mélino is given in brackets.
MC (Gris d’Anticosti; (3,3,3)(3,4,4)(4,4,4) skeins):
(910,985,1065)(1120,1220,1250)(1330,1380,1395) metres /
(995,1080,1165)(1225,1335,1370)(1455,1510,1525) yards
CC (Nuit Polaire; 1 skein):
(31,32,33)(33,35,35)(37,37,37) metres /
(34,35,36)(36,39,39)(40,40,40) yards
Gauges
To find your needle sizes, you need to swatch.
Slipped Stitch Ribbing: 25 sts / 37 rows to 10cm / 4” using size A needles.
Lace & Colourwork Band: 25 sts / 34 rows to 10cm / 4” using size A needles for lace and St st rows, and size B needles for the colourwork rows.
Needles & Notions
The gauges were achieved with the following needles. To work the pattern as written, you must swatch and use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.
Size A: 3.5mm (US 4) circular needles of varying lengths
Size B: 4mm (US 6) circular needles 100cm / 40” in length
You will also need: cable needle for wrapping stitches; stitch markers; removable markers.
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Tech edited by Susan Hislop (Ravelry: Sue-Cat)