Flourish of Lace by Dorothy Siemens

Flourish of Lace

Knitting
February 2008
Luscious Tweed
DK (11 wpi) ?
17.5 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1033 - 1608 yards (945 - 1470 m)
size 1 and Peacock colored yarn
English
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A flourish of lace embellishes the lower edge, cuffs and neck of this sweater as it gracefully expands over the hip-line and down the bell-like sleeves.

Sweater body is knit in the round to the armholes. Sleeves are knit flat, then sewn. Collar is picked up and finished with I-cord. Shaping is accomplished with different needle sizes. Sample shown in Size 1 and Peacock. Recommended for Intermediate knitters.

Knitted measurements at bust and yarn requirements:
Size 1: 33 inches – 9 balls
Size 2: 36 inches – 10 balls
Size 3: 38.5 inches – 11 balls
Size 4: 41.5 inches – 11 balls
Size 5: 44 inches – 13 balls
Size 6: 47 inches – 13 balls
Size 7: 49.5 inches – 14 balls

Needles:
Sizes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5: 24-inch circulars
Sizes 6 and 7: 32-inch circulars
4 mm (US 6)
4.5 mm (US 7)
5 mm (US 8)
or sizes needed to obtain gauge

Note that I am now retired from knit design, but if you purchase the pattern and have any queries, you can reach me at siemens@sympatico.ca