Imelda by Evelyn Siatra

Imelda

Knitting
August 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
23.5 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches
in Lace Pattern stitch
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
1312 - 2625 yards (1200 - 2400 m)
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
English French
This pattern is available from biscotte.org for C$5.00.

This piece is worked with a beautiful all-over lace stitch pattern, creating a timeless sweater that can be worn all year around.
The garment is designed with a loose, relaxed fit, crew-neck and modified drop shoulder sleeves. The hems are worked in double ribbing. The sweater is worked flat in pieces from the bottom up and sewn together.

YARN
PATRICKNITS SIGNATURE - MERICA 100% untreated merino Rambouillet, 411 m per 100 g - 3 (4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6) SKEINS - shown in Salamandre Sucrée.

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
Straight needles of 3 mm (US 3) - or the size required to obtain the gauge.
Tapestry needle
Stitch holder or scrap yarn

SIZES
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

To fit bust: 71-76 (81.5-86.5, 91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-157.5) cm / 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62)“.

Bust finished circumference: 86 (96, 106.5, 116.5, 126.5, 137, 147, 157, 167) cm / 33 ¾ (37 ¾, 42, 45 ¾, 49 ¾, 54, 57 ¾, 61 ¾, 65 ¾)“.

Sample shown in Size M (106.50 cm (42”) bust) worn with 15 cm (6”) in of ease.

GAUGE
23.5 stitches x 38 rows = 10 cm (4”) worked in lace pattern using size 3 mm (US 3) needles.