LUCIA WOOL - a cute woollen jumper from the series Lucia. There is a buttoned split on the back for the minor sizes. The pattern is stocking st in reverse for the body and
stripes alternately stocking st in reverse and stocking st for the sleeves - or one can make the sleeve plain all over.
The sleeves are worked from top to bottom. Worked flat. Detailed written pattern.
Required skill level from 1 (beginner) to 5 (advanged): 2↑.
The measurements throughout the pattern are given in cm as well as inches.
Sizes: 3 mth. - 6 mth. - 1 year - 2 yrs - 4 yrs
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 in the pattern: 3 mth. - 6 mth. - 1 yr - 2 yrs - 4 yrs. Measurements of the garment: Chest: 50 - 56 - 60 - 62 - 66 cm (in: 19¾ - 22 - 23½ - 24½ - 26) Length: 24 - 26 - 30 - 32 - 34 cm (in: 9½ - 10¼ - 11¾ - 12½ - 13½) Yarn: this design calls for a 4-ply wool, 50 g = ca. 200 meters. In total 100 - 100 -
150 - 150 - 200 g. The original model: has been made in the 4-ply wool
BABY, 100 % merino wool.
The yarn comes from Campolmi Roberto Filati in Florence, Italy. For further information regarding pattern and yarn please make contact - contact details to find here. Accessories: a couple of buttons. Needles: no 2½ mm and 3 mm (UK 12 & 11)(US 1½ & 3) Tension: 26 sts on needles no 3 mm in stocking st = 10 cm (4 in) Suggestions of yarn alternatives: Jamieson's Shetland Spindrift, ROWAN Fine Tweed, PATONS Merino Extrafine 4-ply, LANG YARNS Merino 200 Bebe, Malabrigo Sock,
Cascade 220 Fingering, MONDIAL Decati'. More patterns for 4-ply (fingering weight) wool - look here.
