Bones is the perfect outer layer for crisp fall days! Worked up in a DK weight yarn held double, it borders the line between cardigan and jacket in the best possible way. It’s knit in pieces from the bottom up (making it easier to carry around as a project!), and features a rhythmic, intuitive 4x4 slip stitch rib pattern throughout the body. The drop-shoulder sleeves are knit in ribbing, making them extra cosy. Patch pockets and a shawl collar with buttons provide the finishing touches to this beautiful addition to your wardrobe!

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Finished bust circumference: 93 (101, 109, 117, 125, 133, 141, 149) cm / 36.5 (39.75, 43, 46.25, 49.5, 52.75, 56, 59.25)” - recommended to be worn with 15 cm / 6” of positive ease at the bust.

Yarn

BC Garn Loch Lomond Bio (100% wool; 150 metres / 164 yards per 50 g), held double

1765 (1950, 2115, 2340, 2520, 2815, 1985, 3215) metres / 1930 (1932, 2312, 2558, 2754, 3077, 3263, 3515) yards

Sample shown is knit in colourway LL0006. Lena wears a size 7 with 18 cm / 7” of positive ease.

Needles

5.5 mm / US 9 circular needle with a cable length of at least 60 cm / 24” (or needle size to obtain gauge)
4.5 mm / US 7 circular needle with a cable length of at least 100 cm / 60” (or needle size to obtain gauge)
5.5 mm / US 9 double-pointed needles (or needle size to obtain gauge)
4.5 mm / US 7 double-pointed needles (or needle size to obtain gauge)

To work this pattern using the magic loop technique, use a circular needle with a cable length of at least at least 80 cm / 32” instead of double-pointed needles.

Gauge

With yarn held double:

17 sts x 21 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (knit flat, in 1x1 rib, on larger needle, after blocking)

20 sts x 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (knit flat, in 4x4 slip-stitch rib on larger needle, after blocking)

Notions

• Blocking tools (blocking mats, t-pins, blocking wires)
• Buttons x 4, 2.5 cm / 1” diameter
• Darning needle
• Removable stitch markers (optional)
• Stitch markers
• Tape measure

Contributors

• Photography, Hair & Make-up: Melinda Dela Costa
• Model: Lena Zinser
• Tech Editing: Marina Skua & Jessica Schwab
• Graphic Design: Camille Romano

Bones is one of the 10 modern, minimalist patterns featured in Issue 4 of Making Stories Magazine.

Issue 4 is available through our webshop in print and digital as well as in a subscription, through our Ravelry store as a digital version and our stockists.

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