Contains:
- Illustrated knitting pattern
- Metric and imperial measurements
- To fit 31 (34, 37, 40, 44, 47, 50, 54, 57, 60)" [78.5 (86.5, 94, 101.5, 112, 119.5, 127, 137, 145, 152.5) cm] bust
- Intermediate skill level
Materials you need at home:
- MC 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5) skeins SweetGeorgia Yarns Merino Silk Fine in Deep Cove; 380 yd (347 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g) skein; 50% Fine Merino Wool, 50% Silk
- CC 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins SweetGeorgia Yarns Silk Mist in Deep Cove; 325 yd (297 m) per 0.88 oz (25 g) skein; 60% Fine Kid Mohair, 40% Cultivated Silk
- 3.25 mm (US 3) and 3.75 mm (US 5) needles
- 3.25 mm (US 3) circular needle, 16" (40 cm) long
- Locking stitch markers
- 4 stitch holders or waste yarn
Alternating bands of sheer and opaque chevrons create contrast and texture in this boxy pullover. Set-in sleeves and seams provide structure for a refined fit. Knit in fine merino and silk, this pullover has a sophisticated air while the easy silhouette makes it equally comfortable in a more casual setting.
Skills required: basic knitting skills, right and left leaning raised increases, centre double decrease, k2tog/ssk decreases, short rows, three needle bind off, working a stitch pattern from a chart or written instructions, shaping in a stitch pattern with incs and decs, knitting in the round, knowledge of basic sweater construction, picking up sts, seaming
Gauge: 23 sts and 35 rows = 4" (10 cm) over stockinette stitch using larger needles
Finished Bust: 33 1⁄2 (36 3⁄4, 40, 43 1⁄4, 46 1⁄2, 50, 53 1⁄4, 56 1⁄2, 59 3⁄4, 63 1⁄4)" [85 (93.5, 101.5, 110, 118, 127, 135.5, 143.5, 152, 160.5) cm]
Holli Yeoh
A Holli Yeoh pattern is sure to offer something to learn, as well as a casually elegant aesthetic. Interesting techniques and clear instructions—developed from years of teaching and pattern writing experience—ensure a rewarding knit with beautiful results. Her work has appeared in industry leading publications including Vogue Knitting, Interweave Press, and Amirisu, as well as in her website (holli yeoh.com) and in her book Tempest, published in collaboration with SweetGeorgia Yarns.