FIORE DI LINO - pdf -

FIORE DI LINO (THE LINEN FLOWER) is worked seamlessly from top down, with raglan increases and a soft ‘A’ line shaping.Until V-neck shaping is done, the sweater is worked flat in rows, then in the round. 

The lace pattern is nice and easy to knit. Please decide, how many pattern stripes you have to work, to get your perfect sleeve length.

MATERIAL:

The sample shown is worked with LINENGARN by VÄXBOLIN, Col. BLEACHED.

NEEDLES:

Circular needles and double pointed needles ( or magic loop) US 2,5 (3,0 mm) or needles to get gauge.

GAUGE:

23 sts x 34 rows on needles US 2,5 (3 mm), in stockinette stitch to get 4 x 4“ (10x10 cm).

YARDAGE:

XS: 1260 yds (1160 m) / S: 1340yds (1240 m) / M: 1420 yds (1300m) /

L: 1500 yds (1380 m) / XL: 1740 yds (1600 m) / XXL: 1920 yds (1760 m)

MEASUREMENTS:

Circumference bust (finished garment), the sample is worn with approx. 2 inches of positive ease at bust. 

XS: 32.7“ (83 cm) / S: 35 inch (89 cm) / M: 38 inch (97 cm) 

L: 40.9 inch (104 cm) / XL: 46 inch (117 cm) / XXL: 49 inch (125 cm)

TOOLS:

Stitch markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn or stitch holder.

REQUIREMENTS:

Knitting in the round and flat with circular needle and dpns or magic loop for sleeves, slanted increases m1l / m1r knit wise and purl wise, lace pattern.