Short Description: Garment is worked seamlessly in one piece. Body is provisionally cast on and then worked in the round, inside out (RS is Reverse Stocking Stitch side, WS is Stocking Stitch side) to the underarms, then divided and back and front are worked flat to the shoulder. Short row shaping to the incorporated capped sleeve. Each shoulder is grafted together. I-Cord Bind Off is worked around the neck and armholes. Model A is a tshirt Top. Model B is a Tunic and features an applied hip pocket. Work with two strands of yarn held together throughout.
Gauge: 21 stitches and 30 rows in 4in / 10cm in Reverse Stocking Stitch with 2 strands of Yarn held together, washed and blocked flat.
Finished Measurements: To suit bust circumference size: (30, 32.25, 34.5) (36, 38.5, 40) (42.25, 44.5, 46, 48.25) in / (77, 82, 87) (91.5, 97, 101.5) (107, 112, 117, 123) cm
Finished bust measurement on garment: (32, 34.25, 36.5) (38, 40.5, 42) (44.25, 46.5, 48, 50.25) in / (80, 85.5, 91.5) (95, 101, 105) (110.5, 116, 120, 125.5) cm
Ease: 2in / 5cm positive ease to bust
Sample: Shown in size 36.5in/91.5 cm with 2in/5cm positive ease to bust.
Materials Used:
- Model A Tshirt: Habu Textiles A-1, 2/17 Tsumugi Silk (100% silk; 450 yards / 411 m / 48 g) (used double-stranded). Colour 44. Cones: (4, 4, 4) (4, 4, 5) (5, 5, 5, 5) Approx: (1425, 1525, 1625) (1690, 1805, 1870) (1970, 2070, 2135, 2240) yds / (1300, 1395, 1485) (1545, 1650, 1710) (1800, 1890, 1950, 2045) m
- Model B Tunic: Habu Textiles A-1, 2/17 Tsumugi Silk (100% silk; 450 yards / 411 m / 48 g) (used double-stranded). Colour 50. Cones: (5, 5, 5) (5, 6, 6) (6, 7, 7, 7) Approx: (1900, 2035, 2165) (2255, 2405, 2495) (2625, 2760, 2850, 2985) yds / (1735, 1860, 1980) (2060, 2200, 2280) (2400, 2525, 2605, 2730) m
Needle Size:
- 4.5mm (US7) 24in / 60cm circular needle, or longer, or size needed to obtain gauge plus one spare 4.5mm (US7) 24in / 60cm circular needle for Folded Hem
- 5.5mm (US9) 24in / 60cm circular needle and set of double-pointed needles
Pattern Includes: 2 Model Options, schematic diagram, detailed written instructions.
Skill Level: Experienced Intermediate to Advanced
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