Idalia by Jess Gagnon Knits

Idalia

Knitting
March 2017
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
875 - 1750 yards (800 - 1600 m)
Chest: 32 [33.5, 36, 40, 43, 48, 51] inches/81.3 [85.1, 91.4, 101.6, 109.2, 121.9, 129.5] cm
English
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Idalia is worked from the bottom up, and is seamless. Armholes are worked with German short rows to build the sleeve caps.

Helpful Tip:
Designed to sit at the belt line, make sure to add length before waist decreases if you want a longer sweater. Also make sure to have extra yarn on hand.

About Idalia
This sweater was inspired by the yarn with which it was designed. Meant to be a practical, yet feminine piece of classic comfort in everyone’s wardrobe. Made with worsted yarn, Idalia is patterned, textured, and designed to cocoon the body and contain precious warmth and comfort.
Let Idalia become your go-to sweater for both casual and workplace enjoyment!

Materials
 1 set US #6/4mm circular needles of adequate length
1 set US #5/3.75mm circular needles of adequate length
1 set US #6/4mm DPNs or preferred needles for working small circumference in the round
1 set US #5/3.75mm DPNs or preferred needles for working small circumference in the round
4 Stitch Markers
Tapestry Needle
Scrap Yarn or 2 stitch holders
 Miss Babs Heartland (3.5, 3.5, 4, 4, 5, 6, 7 skeins)

Thoroughly tech edited by Dana Gervais. Thank you, Dana!!