Kukka by Norah Gaughan

Kukka

Knitting
January 2007
Sport (12 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 35 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch on 5mm / US 8 and 6mm / US 10 needles
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
884 - 1584 yards (808 - 1448 m)
Bust: 32 (38) 44 (50) 56"
English
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A bold, long tabard with exaggerated asymmetrical peplum looks great over long underpinnings. For less drama wear it fastened at the hip with a metal hoop.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Finished Measurements:

  • Bust: 32 (38) 44 (50) 56”
  • Length: 21 (21½) 22 (22½) 23”, not including ties

Materials:

  • 6 (7) 9 (10) 11 balls Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light (50% Super Fine alpaca, 50% Peruvian wool; 133m/144yds; 50g/1.76oz)
  • One pair straight needles 5mm / US 8
  • One pair straight needles 6mm / US 10
  • 4mm / US 6 circular needle, 60cm / 24” long, or size needed to obtain gauge
  • 4 mm / US 6 circular needle, 40cm / 16” long
  • Tapestry needle
  • Optional: Round or oval brass ring (UMX purse ring)