Espalier - Sweater

SIZES

1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8)
Finished bust circumference: 85.75 (95.25, 104.75, 109.5) (119, 128.5, 133.25, 143) cm / 33.75 (37.5, 41.25, 43) (46.86, 50.5, 52.5, 56.25)” — recommended to be worn with 7.5-17.5 cm / 3-7” of positive ease at the bust.

YARN

mYak Tibetan Cloud (100% Tibetan sheep wool; 300 metres / 328 yards per 100 g)

MC: 690 (750, 800, 830) (920, 990, 1030, 1100) metres / 755 (820, 875, 910) (1010, 1085, 1130, 1205) yards
CC: 345 (375, 400, 415) (460, 490, 520, 550) metres / 380 (410, 440, 455) (505, 540, 570, 605) yards

Sample shown is knit in colourways Peony (MC) and Wild Daisy (CC). Claudia wears a size 3 with 19.75 cm / 8” of positive ease.

NEEDLES

4 mm / US 6 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” for body and your preferred needle(s) for working small circumferences (or needle size to obtain gauge)

3.75 mm / US 5 circular needle with a cable length of 50 cm / 20” for neck, at least 80 cm / 32” for body, and your preferred needle(s) for working small circumferences (or needle size to obtain gauge)

3 mm / US 2.5 circular needle with a cable length of 40 cm / 16” for collar and your preferred needle(s) for working small circumferences (or needle size 2-3 sizes smaller than the main needle)

GAUGE

21 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in stockinette stitch, on medium-sized needle, after blocking)

24 sts x 42 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the pattern from Chart A, on largest needle, after blocking)

NOTIONS

• Blocking tools (blocking mats, t-pins, blocking wires; optional)
• Crochet hook
• Darning needle
• Scrap yarn
• Stitch markers
• Tape measure

TEAM

• Photography, Hair & Make-up: Melinda Dela Costa
• Model: Claudia Reudelsdorf
• Tech Editing: Marina Skua
• Graphic Design: Camille Romano