The textured fabric in this pattern is created using a dip stitch. The dip stitch creates loops of yarn which sit on top of the fabric and create the parquet effect.

We have used 6 strands, held together, of lace weight yarn (Qing Fibre Kid Silk Mohair), the equivalent to 1 strand of chunky weight yarn. However you can replace this with whichever yarn you like. Making this project the perfect stash buster piece!

Featuring a cropped, oversized, boxy fit with a lovely high neck.

Sizes 1(XS) - 9 (5XL)

Bust Circumference: 114 (122.5, 131.5, 140, 149)(157.5, 166.5, 175, 184) cm / 45 (48.25, 51.75, 55, 58.75)(62, 65.5, 69, 72.5)”.

Yarn
A: 6 (6, 6, 7, 8)(8, 8, 9, 9) skeins of Lambswool by Qing Fibre (80% lambswool, 20% nylon, 466 m / 510 yds – 100 g), colourway Coral.
NOTE: Hold 2 strands of this yarn together throughout.

B: 6 (6, 7, 7, 8)(9, 9, 9, 10) skeins of Kidsilk Mohair by Qing Fibre (70% ultra fine kid mohair, 30% silk, 420 m / 459 yds – 50 g), colourway Taiga.
NOTE: Hold 6 strands of this yarn together throughout.

If substituting yarns you will need approx 2435 (2580, 2735, 3115, 3285)(3525, 3660, 3925, 4055) m / 2665 (2820, 2990, 3405, 3595)(3855, 4005, 4290, 4435) yds of yarn A and approx 2335 (2475, 2620, 2985, 3150)(3380, 3505, 3760, 3885) m / 2555 (2705, 2865, 3265, 3445)(3695, 3835, 4110, 4250) yds of yarn B.

Needles
5mm / US 8 40 cm / 16” and 80 cm / 32” circular needles, and your preferred type of 5mm / US 8 needles for small circumferences.
4.5mm / US 7 40 cm / 16” and 80 cm / 32” circular needles, and your preferred type of 4.5mm / US 7 needles for small circumferences.

Notions
stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holder, tapestry needle

GAUGE
16 sts x 24 rows or rounds for 10 cm / 4” swatch on 5mm / US 8 or needle size to obtain gauge, in chunky stitch pattern (see below), after blocking