Diamonds and Lace by Georgia Druen

Diamonds and Lace

Knitting
March 2013
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1800 - 3150 yards (1646 - 2880 m)
37 (41, 45, 49, 53, 57)"
English

Sizes:

  • Small (Medium, Large, X-Large, 2X-Large, 3X-Large)
  • To Fit Bust: 32-34 (36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54)”

Finished Measurements:

  • Chest (buttoned): 37 (41, 45, 49, 53, 57)”
  • Length: 23 (23, 24, 24, 25, 25)“

Materials:

  • Plymouth Encore DK (DK weight; 150yds/50g per ball): 12 (13, 15, 17, 19, 21) balls garnet mix #355
  • Size 6 (4mm) 40-inch circular needle
  • Stitch markers in 2 colors
  • 6 (1-inch) buttons #92425 from JHB International
  • 6 (5/8-inch) backer buttons #40802 from JHB International

Errata:

Page 44: Row 5 should read: Knit to 1 st before marker, yo, k1, sm, k1, yo, ssk, knit to 3 sts before next marker, k2tog, yo, k1, sm, k1, yo twice, knit to end.

  • Piece of smooth, lightweight scrap yarn about 5 inches long in a contrasting color
  • Sewing needle and thread to match sweater color

Gauge:
22 sts and 28 rows = 4 inches in St st