Hadley by Elizabeth Helmich

Hadley

Knitting
May 2012
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
595 - 1120 yards (544 - 1024 m)
32 (34, 36 ½, 38 ½, 40, 41 ½)(44 ½, 46, 48 ½, 50, 52)” / 81.5 (86.5, 93, 98, 101.5, 105.5)(113, 117, 123, 127, 132) cm
English
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I designed this pretty little top as a quick pullover to throw on and run out the door, whether you want to be dressy or casual. Raglan sleeves and a rounded neckline are flattering and the lace patterns are a breeze to work.

Worked top down, this is a great way to try on as you go to ensure a perfect fit!
Little cap sleeves are added at the end, they are easily lengthened if you want more coverage.

This linen blend yarn has a rustic charm and is perfect for the warmer months; find a color combo that suits you.

This is an intermediate pattern; you need to be able to increase and decrease, pick up stitches and work simple lace patterns.

Finished Sizes
Bust / hip circumference 32 (34, 36 ½, 38 ½, 40, 41 ½)(44 ½, 46, 48 ½, 50, 52)” / 81.5 (86.5, 93, 98, 101.5, 105.5)(113, 117, 123, 127, 132) cm
* Intended to fit with little or no ease, if you are between sizes, I recommend going with the smaller size.

Yarn:
Louisa Harding Merletto – 46% Rayon/34% Nylon/20% Linen, 98 yds / 90 m per 1.76 oz / 50 g; 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4)(4, 4, 5, 5, 5) balls of MC (main color), 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4)(4, 4, 4, 5, 5) balls of CC1 (contrast color 1) and 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2)(2, 3, 3, 3, 3) ball(s) of CC2 (contrast color 2)
Shown in colorways MC #6 (purple) CC1 #1(beige) CC2 #4 (green)
- Or approx 260 (275, 295, 310, 325, 340)(365, 380, 400, 415, 435) yds / 235 (250, 270, 280, 295, 310)(330, 345, 365, 375, 395) m (MC), 250 (265, 285, 300, 315, 330)(355, 370, 390, 405, 425) yds / 225 (240, 260, 375, 285, 300)(325, 335, 355, 370, 385) m (CC1), and 85 (100, 120, 135, 150, 165)(190, 205, 225, 240, 260) yds / 75 (90, 110, 120, 135, 150)(175, 185, 205, 220, 235) m (CC2) of a dk weight yarn

Gauge:
22 sts and 28 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch / Ears of Grass /Alternating Leaf patts

Needles:
US size 5 / 3.75 mm circular needle in appropriate length for your size
US size 8 / 5 mm needle in any length (used for binding off neckline)
(Note: I used the magic loop method for the sleeves, use whatever circular knitting method suits you.)

Pattern Notes
* Pullover is worked from the top down; the sleeves are separated from the body once the yoke is finished. The body is worked to the hemline and sleeves are picked up and worked. Finally, the collar is picked up and worked last.