Hesperus by Bristol Ivy

Hesperus

Knitting
April 2015
Sport (12 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch, with larger needle after blocking
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1185 - 1655 yards (1084 - 1513 m)
Length from Cuff to Center Back at Neck: 18 1/4 (19 3/4, 21 1/2)”, to fit bust measurement 30-38 (38-46, 46-54)”
English
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A sideways-knit cocoon cardigan with triangle panels and inserts, reminiscent of a ship at sail.

Hesperus is started at each cuff and worked towards the center, with the stitch pattern shifting across the front as the body progresses. The back is shaped with short rows and the whole piece is framed with a garter stitch edging. Techniques used: working flat, working in the round, increasing, decreasing, short rows, three needle bind off, and a very small amount of seaming.

Mohonk is now available in Jill’s store here, and will be at her booth at Maryland Sheep & Wool this weekend! She’ll be at Booth D-21, hosted by the lovely Jennie the Potter. Go say hi and snag some yarn!

Finished Measurements
Length from Cuff to Center Back at Neck: 18 1/4 (19 3/4, 21 1/2)”
To fit bust measurement 30-38 (38-46, 46-54)”

Yarn
Mohonk by by Jill Draper Makes Stuff (100% New York unregistered Cormo wool; 370 yds (338 m)/100 g): 4 (4, 5) skeins or 1185 (1405, 1655) yds in color Black Cherry

Needles
One 16 and one 32” circular needle in size US 6 (4 mm)
One 16 and one 40” circular needle in size US 5 (3.75 mm)
or size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge
21 sts and 30 rnds = 4” in stockinette stitch with larger needle, after blocking
19 sts and 39 rows/rnds = 4” in garter stitch with larger needle, after blocking