Henley Perfected by Connie Chang Chinchio

Henley Perfected

Knitting
November 2007
Sport (12 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch with larger needles, see notes
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1168 - 1752 yards (1068 - 1602 m)
see below
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This pattern is available for free.

Note: Sweater is free as part of the Knitting Lace ebook: Knitting Lace: 10 Free Knitted Lace Patterns, and in the ebook Guide to Finding Your Knitting Measurements.

The designer combines a delicate lace pattern and stockinette in just the right quantities, in just the right yarn, for a beautifully versatile pullover. A small stand-up collar and a deep roll-edge placket lined with tiny buttons add simple, graceful finishes.

Finished Sizes: 32 1/2 (35, 39, 42 1/2, 46 1/2, 51)” bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 35”.

Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Alpaca Silk (50% alpaca, 50% silk; 146 yd 134 m/50 g): #131 kiwi (pale green), 8 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins.

Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4” in St st on larger needle; 22 1/2 sts and 34 rows = 4” in lace patt on larger needle.

Needles: Body and sleeves—size 4 (3.5 mm). Bands and hems—size 3 (3.25 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Stitch holders; markers (m); seven 1/2” buttons; tapestry needle.