This pattern is made for machine knitters. The model has been made with the LK150 SILVER REED knitting machine. If you are using another machine, you can still use this pattern, but you might have to use another tension to get a similar gauge. Please do a test knitting swatch to find the correct tension for your machine.

Language:
•English

Gauge:
•21 stitches = 10cm
•29 rows = 10 cm

Overview:
The Hanako sweater is made with a beautiful 100% alpaca yarn. It can be worn by itself in spring / autumn or layered on top of a thin turtle neck in winter for extra warmth. It includes a beautiful lace pattern and a round yoke which makes for a very feminine and delicate design. The I-cord binding will require you to block your project otherwise the ends will roll up! So please consider this when choosing this pattern.

Sizing: XS (S) M (L) XL

Finish garment measurements:
• Chest circumference in cm: 88 (96) 104 (112) 118
• Length in cm: 46 (48) 50 (52) 54

Estimated Yarn requirements:

Drops Puna (50g = 100m)
XS 8
S 8
M 9
L 9
XL 10

Please measure yourself before starting to find the size that will fit you! Our model is wearing the size M. She measures 1m73 and her chest circumference is 100cm (Positive ease of 4 cm).

Difficulty: Medium to difficult

Techniques used:
• E-wrap cast on method.
• Provisional cast on with waste yarn.
• Reforming stitches with the tappet tool to get a purl stitch.
• Lace knitting with transfer of stitches.
• Decreasing several stitches on a row without a garter bar.
• Decreasing one stitch at the edge.
• Partial knitting
• I-Cord knitting
• Back-stitch method of closure with a wool sewing needle.
• Blind stitch to join side seams.
• Joining pieces on the machine.

This digital, print-at-home PDF knitting pattern comes in 5 different booklets (1 for each size) for clear and easy to follow instructions.