Marquise

Marquise

An airy, saddle shoulder tee with dramatic lace panels on the shoulders and sides. Inspired by the heart and derivation of Louise Robert Design's colours, the stranded colourwork band around the chest showcases Music of the Night masquerading against the Mouton Noir backdrop.

Sizes

(1, 2, 3) (4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9) with finished chest circumferences:

(86.5, 93.5, 101) (108, 117.5, 128) (141, 153.5, 166.5)cm /

(34, 36.75, 39.75) (42.5, 46.25, 50.5) (55.5, 60.5, 65.5)”.

Intended to be worn with 0 to 13cm / 0 to 5” positive ease at chest. Sample shown is the size 3 on an 89cm / 35” chest, corresponding to 12cm / 4.75” ease at chest. A list of measurements is provided on page 3 of the pattern.

Yarn

Louise Robert Design Algua Marina (70% silk and 30% seacell; 250 metres per 100 grams) in 2 colours.

Main colour (MC) Mouton Noir (charcoal):

(3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 6) skeins or

(630, 685, 750) (815, 900, 990) (1095, 1205, 1325) metres /

(690, 750, 820) (890, 985, 1085) (1200, 1320, 1450) yards

Contrast colour (CC) Music of the Night (violet periwinkle):

1 skein or

(35, 40, 45) (50, 55, 60) (65, 70, 75) metres /

(40, 45, 50) (55, 60, 65) (70, 75, 85) yards.

Note: if you increase the length, you will need more MC yarn.

Gauge

22 sts and 26 rows/rnds to 10cm / 4” with size A needles after blocking (or needle size required to match gauge).

Needles & Notions

The gauges were achieved with the following needle sizes. 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) for the lace saddle shoulders and body stockinette and lace.

Size B: 4mm (US 6) for stranded colourwork band.

You will also need: spare needles or interchangeable cables for holding sts, stitch markers, removable markers.