Ballet Neck Twinset Knitting Pattern Download

Description

Annie Modesitt pairs a fitted tank in smooth stockinette stitch with a cropped, swingy, lace-and-bobble cardigan.

Finished Size: Cardigan: 33 ½ (41 ½, 49 ½, 57 ½)” (85 [105.5, 125.5, 146] cm) bust/chest circumference, closed. Cardigan shown measures 41 ½” (105.5 cm). Tank: 29 ½ (32, 36 ½, 39, 42)” (75 [81.5, 92.5, 99, 106.5] cm) bust/chest circumference. Tank shown measures 32″ (81.5 cm).
Yarn: Tahki Willow (66% linen, 34% cotton; 81 yd [74 m]/50 g): #003 Wedgewood blue, 8 (10, 13, 16) skeins for cardigan, 1 skein for tank; #001 white (CC), 6 (7, 9, 10, 11) skeins for tank.
Yarn weight: #4 – Medium
Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in St st on size 7 (4.5 mm) needles.
Needles: Cardigan body and sleeves, and tank body – Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24″ (60-cm) circular (cir). Cardigan front bands and neckband, and tank yoke – Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24″ (60-cm) cir. Tank yoke – Size 6 (4 mm): 24″ (60-cm) cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Stitch holders; markers (m; 6 red, 6 blue, 1 black, and 1 in a 4th non-matching color); tapestry needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Spring 2004