Leigh by Julie Hoover

Leigh

Knitting
July 2014
yarn held together
Light Fingering
+ Light Fingering
= DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch, with yarn held double
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1790 - 3000 yards (1637 - 2743 m)
39 (43, 47, 51, 55, 59, 63, 67)" / 99 (109, 119.5, 129.5, 139.5, 150, 160, 170) cm finished bust circumference
English
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With its cap sleeves, flattering neckline and easy, swingy shape, Leigh is one top you can wear for any occasion—and then some.

Construction
Top is worked flat in pieces from the bottom up. Neck edge is worked circularly, after pieces are assembled.

Sizes
39 (43, 47, 51, 55, 59, 63, 67)“ / 99 (109, 119.5, 129.5, 139.5, 150, 160, 170) cm finished bust circumference

Intended to fit bust sizes 30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44, 46-48, 50-52, 54-56, 58-60)“ / 76-81.5 (86.5-91.5, 96.5-101.5, 106.5-112, 117-122, 127-132, 137-142, 147.5-152.5) cm

Model wearing size 43” / 109 cm with +8” / +20 cm ease

Yarn
Shibui Pebble
48% recycled silk, 36% fine merino, 16% cashmere
224 yards / 205 meters per 25 g skein

8 (9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) skeins, with yarn held double
1790 (1990, 2245, 2475, 2755, 3000, 3255, 3490) yards / 1635 (1820, 2055, 2265, 2520, 2745, 2975, 3190) meters

Samples shown in colors Tar, Black Plum, and Bone

Gauge
22 stitches & 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch with yarn held double, after blocking

Needle
One 24” / 60 cm circular needle
US 6 / 4 mm or size needed to obtain gauge listed

Other Materials
Cable needle (CN), 2 double-pointed needles (DPN) in same size as gauge needle, stitch holders or waste yarn, stitch marker, blunt tapestry needle, blocking wires & T-pins (optional but recommended)

Skill Level
3 of 5