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- Step-by-step instructions
- A helpful sizing schematic
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Getting Started
In this project, you’ll see how an airy, open stitch pattern is accomplished through simple repeats and two very different weights of yarn.
Recommended Tools
Good needles can make all the difference in your knitting experience. For silk, cashmere, and mohair, rosewood needles work especially well. Rosewood is softer than bamboo, smooth, and extremely lightweight. These needles have become popular and are available through most yarn shops and online retailers. You’ll find that your hands don’t get tired as easily with these needles, and the yarn stays put without slipping.
Skill Level
- Experienced Beginner
You Will Need
- Approximately 624 (728, 832, 938)yd/571 (666, 761, 858)m Merino wool medium-weight yarn (yarn A)
- Approximately 414 (552, 690, 690)yd/379 (505, 631, 631)m 1⁄8"/3mm-wide silk ribbon (yarn B)
- Knitting needles, 4.5mm (size 7 U.S.) or size to obtain gauge
- Extra needle, same size, for 3-needle bind off
- Tapestry needle for finishing
Gauge
- 18-1⁄2 sts and 29 rows = 4"/10cm in Daisy Pattern Stitch
- Always take time to check your gauge.
Pattern Stitch
Daisy Pattern
- Rows 1 and 2: With A, k across over both rows. Drop A; attach B. Carry yarn not in use loosely along side edge of work as you proceed.
- Row 3 (RS): With B, *k1, k3tog through front loops and leave the original 3 sts on the left needle, then working on these same 3 sts, k3tog through the back loops, then k3tog through the front loops again (k3tog worked 3 times over the same 3 stitches) and then remove the original 3 sts from the left needle; rep from * across, ending k1.
- Row 4: With B, k1, p to last st, k1. Drop B; pick up A.
- Rows 5 and 6: With A, k across over both rows. Drop A; pick up B.
- Repeat Rows 3 through 6 to continue in pattern.
Materials Used in the Featured Sweater
- Yarn A, 6 (7, 8, 9) skeins of Artyarn’s Supermerino, 100% Merino Wool medium-weight yarn, 1.8oz/50g = 104yd/95m per skein, color #229, blue
- Yarn B, 3 (4, 5, 5) skeins Artyarn’s Silk Ribbon, 1⁄8"/3mm-wide 100% silk ribbon, .9oz/25g = 138yd/126m per skein, in color #229, blue.
Sizes
- X-Small (Small, Medium, Large)
Finished Garment Measurements
- Bust: 31 (35, 39, 43)"/ 79 (89, 99, 109)cm
- Standard fit
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