MESSINA - a becoming jumper in 4-ply weight wool in a nice relaxed fit. The pattern is a sloping diagonal rib where columns in garter sts are running straight
up mid front and back, mid sleeves and up the sides. Raglan shaped sleeves. Written pattern with charts. Worked flat but is suitabke to work also in rounds.
Required skill level from 1 (basic) to 5 (advanced): 4↓.
The measurements given throughout the pattern are all in cm as well as inches. Sizes included in the pattern: small - medium - large - xlarge - xxlarge Yarn: this design applies to a 4-ply fingering-weight shetland type wool, 25 g = ca. 115 meters. You'll need 200 - 250 - 300 - 350 - 400 g in col. A
(body) and 150 - 150 - 200 - 250 - 300 g in col. B (sleeves and collar).
Measurements of the garment: Bust: 97 cm - 106 cm - 115 cm - 125 cm - 135 cm (in: 38¼ - 41¾ - 45¼ - 49¼ - 53¼) Length: 58 cm - 60 cm - 63 cm - 64 cm - 66 cm (in: 22¾ - 23½ - 24¾ - 25¼ - 26) The model is availble as a knitting kit in the Shetland wool 2ply Jumper Weight Shetland wool, 100 % Shetland wool from Jamieson and Smith, Lerwick, Shetland Isles. For further information regarding pattern and yarn - please find contact details here. Needles: No 2½ mm and 3 mm. Tension/gauge in pattern: 25 sts using needles no 3 mm = 10 cm (4 in). More patterns for Shetland wool - look here. Terms of sale: learn more
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