Feather-Light by Ann Budd

Feather-Light

Knitting
January 2001
DK (11 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 10 - 6.0 mm
516 - 903 yards (472 - 826 m)
33 (36, 39, 42)" (84 [91.5, 99, 106.5] cm) bust/chest circumference
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Pattern Description from Interweave Online Store: “These simple sweaters showcase the light and airy nature of brushed mohair yarn. The loose gauge (just four stitches to the inch) and minimal shaping make them quick to knit. Just choose the length you want, belly-bearing to tunic (or anything in between), knit the pieces, sew them together, and go!”

Finished Size: 33 (36, 39, 42)“ (84 (91.5, 99, 106.5) cm) bust/chest circumference. Blue sweater shown measures 36” (91.5 cm); mauve sweater measures 39” (99 cm).

Yarn: Lang Thais + Kid Mohair (58% super kid mohair, 30% nylon, 12% Merino; 129 yd 118 m/50 g): Shown in #4746 blue and #4780 mauve. Cropped length: 4 (4, 5, 5) balls. Tunic length: 6 (6, 6, 7) balls.

Yarn weight: yarn weight

Gauge: 16 sts and 23 rows = 4” (10 cm).

Needles: Size 10 (6 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Tapestry needle.

Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Spring 2001