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We knitted our own version of this iconic pattern by Midori Hirose @knitcafemidori , and opted for a combination of A Stormy Blend fingering and A Chic Blend as we guessed they were the most suitable bases for this piece.
So we built a couple of combinations for the yoke and the main color shade, that you can see in the photos.
Sizes 2XS( XS, S, M1, M2,L, XL)( 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)( 5XL, 6XL)
Recommended ease 16–25 cm / 6.25–10“ of positive ease
Please note: Kits listed here refer only to Adult sizes!
Finished measurements
Bust circumference: 91 (96.5, 102, 107.5, 112.5, 118)(123.5, 131, 138)(147.5, 158, 169) cm / 28(30, 32.25, 33.75, 35.75, 38, 40, 42.25)(44.5, 46.5, 48.75)(51.5, 54.5, 58)(62.25, 66.5)”
Body length from underarm to hem: 29.5 (29.5, 28.5, 27.5, 27.5, 29, 30.5)(30.5, 30.5, 30.5)( 30.5, 30.5) cm /11.75( 11.75, 11.25, 10.75,10.75,11.5, 12 )(12,12,12)(12,12)”
Please write in the ORDER NOTES if you wish to buy Stefania's KIT or Giulia's and which Stormy Blend shade you prefer
Yarn
Our samples are knitted in 9 shades of MINI - Chic Blend as called for in the pattern and feature the following combination:
STEFANIA'S KIT
MC - Ombra
CC1 - Nautilus
CC2 - Ondina
CC3 - Cannella
CC4 - Nasturzi
CC5 - Senape
CC6 - Brughiera
CC7 - Nevicata
CC8 - Selene
CC9 - Pan di Zenzero
GIULIA'S KIT
MC - Nebbia
CC1 - Peonia
CC2 - Selva
CC3 - Giardino d'Inverno
CC4 - Crepuscolo
CC5 - Vin Brulè
CC6 - Euridice
CC7 - Nevicata
CC8 - Barbalbero
CC9 - Pan di Zenzero
MC : 4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 5)(6, 6, 6)(7, 7) skeins of A Stormy Blend (70% Brogna wool, 30% Alpaca) / 225m – 50g
Or approx. 870 (910, 930, 950, 1000, 1030, 1080)(1160, 1190, 1280)( 1410, 1570)m / 951( 995, 1017, 1039, 1094, 1126, 1181)( 1269, 1301, 1400)(1542, 1717) yds of fingering weight yarn.
Giulia's Kit is knitted in Nebbia, while Stefania's Kit in Ombra, you may opt for Polvere as well!
CC 1 to 9 : 1 skein of MINI A Chic Blend (60% Abruzzese wool, 20% Alpaca, 20% Mohair) / 90m – 20g for each shade
Needles
You'll need 3 different size of circular needles.
small size needle for ribbing: 2.75 mm / US 2 /JP 2
middle size needle for stockinette stitch: 3 mm / US 2.5 /JP 3
large size needle for color work: 3.75 mm / US 5 /JP 5(or 6)
Gauge
22 sts x 34 rows = 10 cm /4“, in stockinette stitch with middle size needle after wet blocking.
22 sts x 27 rows = 10 cm /4“, in colorwork pattern in round with large size needle after wet blocking.
We recommend that all yarn is washed by hand. This ensures it’ll be beautiful for as long as possible and will wear well. When you’ve finished your project, dunk it in a sink of lukewarm water – with a no rinse wool wash if that takes your fancy, leave it to saturate for a while, then roll it up in a towel to squeeze out excess water and pin out flat to dry.
As with all textiles and all yarn, sometimes colour can come out. It can be caused by a difference in the water ph used to wash the item, detergents, or an over-saturation of dye that hasn’t quite finished rinsing out.
All of our hand dyed yarn is rinsed by hand in the sink, and each batch is soaked, then individual skeins are rinsed to make sure no colour bleeds. This isn’t foolproof though, and occasionally skeins in darker colours can bleed a little. In case it happens simply put your yarn or finished item in a pan (that you won’t use for food), add water and a generous glug or vinegar or citric acid, and then slowly bring up to heat. It should be simmering but not boiling. Then turn the heat off, put a lid on the pan, and leave it – ideally overnight. You should find that the water is now clear, and all that remains is to rinse your yarn. If the water isn’t quite clear, rinse it anyway – much like with hair dye, there can be excess dye which needs to run off.
