reverso by Lori Versaci

reverso

Knitting
January 2015
Sport (12 wpi) ?
25 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1475 - 2275 yards (1349 - 2080 m)
XS (S, M, L)(1X, 2X, 3X) for busts 30 (34, 38, 42)(46, 50, 54)"/ 76 (86, 97, 107)(117, 127, 137)cm
English
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Chic, versatile reverso can be worn two ways — as a handsome, front-buttoning cardigan or fashionable, button-down-the-back pullover. Its A-line shape is flattering to almost any woman. Smart details include a dramatic button band, 3/4-length sleeves, and ample pockets. Unique in construction, reverso is knit from the top down in one piece with mock turtleneck, ribbed shoulders, and set-in sleeves. Simple rib stitch provides the structure, while stockinette stitch shows off the drape and softness of the velvety woolfolk yarn. Knitters who enjoy a challenge will delight in watching this garment unfold.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
CHEST (buttoned)
(Approx 4”/10cm pos ease)
34 ¾ (38, 42 ¼, 46 ¾)(50 ½, 54 ¾, 58 ¾)”/88.5 (96.5, 107.5, 118.5)(128.5, 139, 140)cm
LENGTH TO SHOULDER
21 (21 ½, 22, 22 ½)(23, 23 ½, 24)”/ 53.5 (54.5, 56, 57)(58.5, 59.5, 61)cm

YARN
Woolfolk TYND 100% Ultimate Merino® wool; 223 yds/ 50gm skein: 7 (8, 8, 9)(10, 10, 11) skeins
or
Approx 1475, (1575, 1750, 1875)(2025, 2125, 2275) yds/1350 (1450, 1600, 1725)(1850, 1950, 2075)m fingering weight yarn

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS

  • Size 4 US (3.5mm) 32” circular and double-pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge
  • Stitch markers, spare circular needles or waste yarn
  • 9 (¾”/19mm) buttons

GAUGE
25 sts and 38 rows = 4”/ 10cm in St st; 30 sts and 38 rows = 4” in 1X1 Rib (blocked). Check gauge.

CONSTRUCTION
Worn with buttons in the front or in the back. Worked from the top down. Short rows are used to shape the shoulders and neckline; set-in sleeve caps are worked at the same time as the upper body. Lower length sleeves are worked in the round. There are 2 pockets; pocket linings are worked down after rest of sweater is complete.