Yumiko Alexander's Wavelets pattern has been reimagined and updated for her new yarn, Cotton Air (releasing Spring 2025). This version of the pattern includes long sleeves that feature a slit at the cuffs. The size range has also been expanded, including more options for different lengths. This pattern uses two strands of Cotton Air held together throughout. The sample uses colors Ecru and Grey.
SIZES:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Chest: 43 (47 ½, 52, 57, 61 ½)“/107 (119, 130, 142, 154)cm
Length (laid flat): Choice of 18”, 20 ½”, 23”, or 25 ½“/45cm, 51cm, 57.5cm, or 63.5cm – Adjustable
Photos show sample knit in size 2: 47 ½“ chest, 18” length on model with 33” chest and 5’ 5” tall. Sample uses colors Ecru and Grey.
GAUGE:
20 stitches x 32 rows = 4 ¾“ x 5”/12cm x 12.5cm in Body Stitch pattern with two strands of yarn held together with body needles (blocked)
Use the information below to determine how many skeins you need to purchase to complete your project.
Chest circumference: 43 (47 ½, 52, 57, 61 ½)“
18” length: 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) skeins of each color
20 ½“ length: 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) skeins of each color
23” length: 2 (3, 3, 3, 3) skeins of each color
25 ½” length: 3 (3, 3, 3, 3) skeins of each color
Wavelets PDF
Dan Doh Cotton Air - 2-3 skeins each of two colors (sample shown in colors Ecru & Grey)
Needles and notions are not included.
The top is knit using US 7 (4.5mm) and US 10 (6.0mm) needles, or sizes needed to obtain gauge.