MASHIA - pdf -

MASHIA is worked in stockinette stitch seamlessly from top down. The rounded yoke is shaped by slanted increases.The side inserts in the body part result from decreased and increased stitches.

NEEDLES

Circular needles and double pointed needles ( or magic loop) US 6 (4,0 mm) and US5 (3,75 mm) or needles to get gauge.

GAUGE:

21 sts x 27 rows on larger needles in stockinette stitch to get 4 x 4“ (10x10 cm). Please wash the gauge to receive a realistic result.

PATTERN: 

Stockinette stitch and reverse stockinette stitch.

YARDAGE:

The given yardage is for both yarns or a single suitable yarn.

XS 1150 m / 1258 yds S 1200 m / 1312 yds M1 1260 m / 1378 yds M2 1350 m / 1476 yds

L 1400 m / 1531 yds XL 1550 m / 1695 yds XXL 1660 m / 1815 yds.

TOOLS:

A minimum of 20 stitch markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn or stitch holder.

REQUIREMENTS:

German short rows for neck shaping (please see tutorialby Asa Tricosa) , slanted increases m1r / m1l, decreases k2tog / ssk / ssp.