TORRETTA is an elegant jumper in 4-ply (fingering weight) wool worked in stocking st for the whole jumper. The curling plain knitted edges for welt, cuffs and collar/neckband
make a nice finish. The sleeves are worked from top and down. The model is
not difficult to make - just follow the written pattern closely. Suitable for working in rounds - making stripes if you like.
An uncomplicated knitting.
Required skill level from 1 (beginner) to 5 (advanged): 3↓.
The measurements throughout the pattern are given in cm as well as inches. Sizes: from small to xxlarge.
The written pattern may still carry the old name as some of the designs at the moment are undergoing a change of name. Sizes included the pattern: small - medium - large - xlarge - xxlarge Measurements of the garment: Bust: 94 - 104 - 114 - 124 - 134 cm (in: 37 - 41 - 44¾ - 48¾ - 52¾) Length: 59 - 60 - 62 - 64 - 66 cm (in: 23¼ - 23½ - 24½ - 25¼ - 26) Wool: this design applies for a 4-ply (fingering weight) wool, 50 g = ca. 200 meters. Quantity to use: 350 - 400 - 500 - 550 - 650 g. The original model was made in
BABY, 100 % merino wool, from Campolmi Roberto Filati in Florence, Italy. The model is available as a knitting kit in the yarn mentioned above - € 50.25 - 56.15 - 67.95 - 73.85 - 85.65 EUR each kit-size. For further information regarding pattern and yarn please make contact - here. Needles: no 2½ mm and 3 mm (UK 12 & 11)(US 1½ & 3) Tension/gauge: 25 sts on needles no 3 mm in stocking st = 10 cm (4 in) More patterns for 4-ply (fingering weight) wool - look here. Terms of sales: please look here
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