Description
Hannah Fettig’s Elemental Boatneck fits a wide neck line into a boxy, swingy shape for easy polish. A simple lace repeat and linen stitch create vintage-inspired tactile richness. Twisted ribbing at the neck, cuffs, and hem create a frame for lace and woven-look linen stitch.
Finished Size: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)” bust circumference. Sweater measures 38″, modeled with plenty of positive ease.
Yarn: Elsebeth Lavold Hempathy (41% cotton, 34% hemp, 25% modal; 154 yd [142 m]/50 g): #017 vivid green, 6 (6, 7, 8, 9) skeins. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.
Yarn Weight: #3 – Light
Needles: Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16″ and 26″ circulars (cir). Size 3 (3.25 mm): 26″ cir and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); waste yarn or stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge: 24 sts and 38 rnds/rows = 4″ in linen st on larger needle; 24 sts and 27 rows = 4″ in lace patt on larger needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits Summer 2009
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