LIEKKI - pdf -

LIEKKI is worked seamlessly from top down, using the contiguous method by Susie Myers. The cardi is cast on at a small neck band and the neckline is shaped with short rows.

MATERIAL

The sample shown is worked with BC GARN FLAMÈ, Col. 120 light grey blue, 50 g ~ 95 m.

BUTTONS

9 buttons, diameter approx. 0,5“ (1,3 cm)

NEEDLES

Circular needles and double pointed needles (or magic loop) US8 (5,0 mm) and US10 (6,0 mm), or needles to obtain the required gauge.

GAUGE

16 sts x 22 rows on larger needles in stockinette stitch to achieve 4 x 4“ (10x10 cm), gauge washed.

MAIN PATTERN 

Stockinette stitch.

YARDAGE

XS  900 m / 960 yds S 950 m / 1020 yds M1 1000 m / 1080 yds M2 1040 m / 1140 yds L 1140 m / 1260 yds XL 1220 m / 1340 yds XXL 1340 m / 1460 yds

TOOLS

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

REQUIREMENTS

Cable pattern, short row shaping using the german short rows technique, slanted increases M1L / M1R knit wise and purl wise, contiguous method.