Basali by Carol Feller

Basali

Knitting
January 2016
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in st st
US 5 - 3.75 mm
750 - 1500 yards (686 - 1372 m)
Approximate Ages: 2 (4, 6, 8, 10, 12) yr
English
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The delicate cocoon stitch flows naturally into the ribbing of this sweater. The ribbed body allows plenty of stretch for a comfortable fit and the delicate details add a little special touch.
Knit in the round from the bottom up, the body is divided at the armhole and joined at the shoulder. Sleeves are worked from the top down.

SIZE
To Fit Actual Chest Circumference up to:
21 (23, 25, 27, 28, 30)” / 53.5 (58.5, 63.5, 68.5, 71, 76) cm.
Approximate Ages: 2 (4, 6, 8, 10, 12) yr

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished Chest Circumference:
21.75 (24, 26.25, 28.5, 30.75, 33.25)” / 55 (61, 66.5, 72.5, 78, 84.5) cm
Size 21.75” / 55 cm modelled with 1”/ 2.5 cm positive ease.
Length from shoulder: 15.75 (17.75, 19.5, 21, 21.75, 22.75)” / 40 (45, 49.5, 53.5, 55, 58) cm

MATERIALS
Yarn

Anzula Luxury Fibers ‘Croquet’ (50% Superwash Merino, 50% Silk; 250 yds / 229 m per 4.02 oz / 114 g skeins); Colour: Petunia; 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 6) skeins

Needles & Notions
US size 5 / 3.75 mm circular needles, 24”/ 60 cm long (or longer for larger sizes)
US size 5 / 3.75 mm double-pointed needles (for sleeves if not using magic loop)
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter’s gauge is unique.
Tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holder (or spare needle), 2 buttons (0.75” / 18 mm), 3.75mm (size F) crochet hook

Gauge
24 sts and 30 rows = 4”/10cm in st st
28 sts and 30 rows = 4”/10cm in Rib Pattern
30 sts and 38 rows = 4”/10cm in in Cocoon Stitch

Instructions Included:
All stitch patterns are both charted and written
Details are given for Cable Cast-On, German Short Rows, 3-Needle bind-Off and Single Crochet