Hourglass by Yumiko Alexander has a twisted rib that produces sheer fabric, and a large cable makes a bold fabric. This sheer and bold combination makes this a sleek pullover.
The body and sleeves are a little flared even though you knit it without any shaping because cables pull the fabric in. The flared shape adds an elegant look.
The pattern includes the following adjustments/options to make your own style:
• Choose the combination of chest size and length
• Body length adjustments
• Sleeve depth/length adjustments or sleeveless
SIZES AND FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Chest: 42 ½ (46, 49 ½, 53, 56 ½, 60)“/106 (115, 124, 132, 141, 150)cm
Length: 18 ½”, 21”, 23 ½“, or 26”/46cm, 52.5cm, 59cm, or 65cm - Adjustable
Choose the chest size for your ease preference and length.
Cream top (Vanilla) : 49 ½“ chest, 18 ½” long
Black top (Lava Rock): 46” chest, 23 ½“ long
Shown here on model with 33” chest and 5’ 5” tall.
GAUGE:
19 stitches x 28 rows =4”/10cm in Stockinette Stitch (blocked)
MATERIALS:
Silk+ (76% silk, 24% cotton, 227yds/50g); Vanilla, Lava Rock
18 ½“ length
5 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6)skeins or 1015 (1046, 1081, 1108, 1140, 1171)yds
21” length:
5 (6, 6, 6, 6, 6)skeins or 1099 (1137, 1170, 1212, 1250, 1287)yds
23 ½” length:
6 (6, 6, 6, 6, 7)skeins or 1185 (1228, 1267, 1315, 1359, 1402)yds
26” length:
6 (6, 6, 7, 7, 7)skeins or 1260 (1309, 1353, 1407, 1456, 1505)yds
Note: These amounts are for a top with sleeves. If you make a sleeveless top, you need 380 (365, 350, 340, 330, 315)yds less.
TOOLS:
US 7/4.5mm knitting needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
Cable needle
2 stitch markers
12 removable markers
Darning needle
Lace blocking wires and pins (optional)
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