Description: Styled (quite obviously) to look like a Japanese kimono, this sweater presents a bit of a challenge in the cables, but the basic construction is quite simple and there is plenty of mindless stockinette stitch to keep your hands occupied while your mind does other things.
Pattern is six pages, and includes photo, instructions and schematic. Measurements given in inches and centimeters. The pattern does NOT currently include cable charts.
Finished chest measurement:
33(35, 36, 38, 40, 43, 46, 51.5)” [82.5 (87.5, 90, 95, 100, 107.5,
115, 129) cm]. (Fit will depend on desired amount of ease.)
Gauge: 20 sts x 28 rows = 4” [10 cm] on size 6 needles over st st.
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Elegance (70% Baby Alpaca, 30% Silk; 110 yards/50 grams): Ash #23538, 11 (12, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17) balls [1210 (1320, 1320, 1430, 1540, 1760, 1870) yd/ 1100 (1200, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1600, 1700) meters].
Needles: Size 5 (3.75 mm) circular, 24”; Size 6 (4 mm) circular or straight. (Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge). Size 6 (4 mm) dpn (optional for working i-cord belt).
