Description
Crisp, retro ribbed styling is softened by the buttery merino in Filatura di Crosa Zarina. The designer adds a wispy puff of Baby Kid Extra mohair across the chest to complete the pretty picture.
Finished Size: 35 ½ (37 ½, 39 ½, 41 ½, 43 ½, 45 ½)” bust. Vest shown measures 35 ½”.
Yarn: Filatura di Crosa Zarina, 100% merino; 181 yd (165 m)/50 g: #1527 pale green (A), 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7) skeins. Filatura di Crosa Baby Kid Extra, 80% mohair, 20% nylon; 268 yd (245 m)/25 g: #463 cream (B), 1 skein. Yarns distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles Inc.
Yarn weight: #2 – Fine
Gauge: 28 sts and 40 rows = 4″ in St st with A on larger needle.
Needles: Sizes 2 (2.75 mm) and 3 (3.25 mm): 24″ circular needles
Notions: 2 small stitch holders and 1 large stitch holder; Cable needle; 2 yd of Hana Hand-dyed Silk Ribbon; Two ¼” buttons; Sewing needle and thread; 3 bobbins
Originally Published: Knitscene, Fall 2006
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