Balta by The Shetland Trader | The front and back are worked from the bottom up as separate pieces and seamed together at the sides. Short rows are used to shape the lower body.
Gauge: 24 sts and 28 rows= 4 inches in Stockinette st on US 4/3.5mm
Finished Measurements: 32 ¼ (35 ¾, 39, 42 ¼, 45 ¾, 49, 52 ¼, 55 ¾)”/ 82 (91, 99, 107.5, 116, 124.5, 132.5, 141.5) cms at chest
Materials Used: Fingering weight yarn in the following amounts: 830 (915, 994, 1078, 1164, 1248, 1334, 1412) yards; Shown in Sparrow by Quince & Co (100% organic linen; 168yd [155m]/50g) “Blue Spruce”
Needle Size:
- US 2/3mm 24-inch circular needle
- US 2/3mm set of dpn’s or long circular needle (if you prefer using magic loop)
- US 4/3.5mm 32-inch circular needle
- US 4/3.5mm 16-inch circular needle
- US 6/4mm 16-inch circular needle
Pattern Includes: Written & Charted Instructions
Skill Level: Intermediate