Wisteria - Sweater

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) [6, 7, 8, 9, 10]
Finished bust circumference: 86 (94, 102, 112, 116) [128, 134, 142, 150, 158] cm / 34 (34, 40, 44, 45.5) [50, 52.75, 56, 59, 62]” - recommended to be worn with 5 - 10 cm / 2 - 4” of positive ease at the bust.

YARN
De Rerum Natura Berenice (55% kid mohair, 25% mulberry silk, 20% Merino d’Arles; 210 metres/ 230 yards per 25 g) and
De Rerum Natura Albertine (90% Merino wool, 10% silk; 200 metres/ 219 yards per 50 g) held together

1095 (1215, 1290, 1410, 1500) [1605, 1770, 1875, 2070, 2190] metres / 1200 (1330, 1410, 1545, 1640) [1755, 1935, 2050, 2265, 2395] yards of each yarn

Sample shown is knit in colourway Badiane. Laura wears a size 3 with 18 cm / 7" of positive ease.

NEEDLES
4 mm / US 6 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle size to obtain gauge)
3.5 mm / US 4 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle two sizes smaller than main needle)
3 mm / US 2.5 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle two sizes smaller than smallest needle, for cuffs)

This pattern uses the Magic Loop technique for small circumference knitting.

GAUGE
20 sts x 32 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (worked flat and in the round, in stockinette stitch, on larger needle, after blocking)

NOTIONS
• Blocking tools (blocking mats, t-pins, blocking wires)
• Cable needle
• Darning needle
• Scrap yarn
• Stitch markers
• Tape measure

SKILLS & TECHNIQUES
• Long Tail Cast-on
• Make one increases
• Charts
• Cables
• Maintaining shaping within pattern
• No-roll Bind-off and I-cord Bind-off
• Sewing live stitches

CONTRIBUTORS
• Model: Laura Alden
• Photography: Melinda Dela Costa
• Tech Editing: Jessica Schwab & Jen Hurley
• Graphic Design: Camille Romano

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Front neck drop: 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) [4, 4, 5, 5.5, 5.5] cm/ 1.25 (1.25, 1.25, 1.5, 1.5) [1.5, 1.5, 2, 2.25, 2.25]”
• Neck circumference: 55 (56, 60, 63, 68) [70, 72, 76, 80, 82] cm/ 21.5 (22, 23.5, 25, 27, 27.5, 28, 30, 31.5, 32]”
• Armhole depth: 19.5 (21, 22, 22, 23) [25.5, 25.5, 27.5, 29, 31] cm / 7.5 (8, 8.5, 8.5, 9) [10, 10, 11, 11.5, 12]”
• Bust circumference: 86 (94, 102, 112, 116) [128, 134, 142, 150, 158] cm / 34 (34, 40, 44, 45.5) [50, 52.75, 56, 59, 62]”
• Side length from underarm: 36 (36, 36, 38, 38) [38, 40, 40, 42, 42] cm / 14 (14, 14, 15, 15) [15, 15.75, 15.75, 16.5, 16.5]”
• Upper sleeve circumference: 31 (34, 37, 38, 41) [42, 45.5, 48.5, 53, 53] cm / 12 (13.5, 14, 15, 16.25) [16.5, 18, 19, 20.75, 20.75]”
• Sleeve length from underarm: 47 cm / 18.5”