Nighthawks by Jess Gagnon Knits

Nighthawks

Knitting
January 2016
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches
in Reverse stockinette
US 6 - 4.0 mm
840 - 1680 yards (768 - 1536 m)
32.8 [35.2, 36.8, 40, 43.2, 44.8, 48] inches/83.3 [89.4, 93.5, 101.6, 109.7, 113.8, 121.9] cm
English
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Inspired by Edward Hopper’s painting of the same name. The stony, night-time gray yarn is worked into the cozy comfort reminiscent of a crisp evening spent indoors, relishing bountiful diner fare, relishing an evening treat of coffee and dessert. Peace and relative solitude at midnight on a quiet street corner.

Knit in one piece, from the top down. Traditional raglan construction, featuring a decadent lacy panel down the front for a bit of pizazz. Fitted with waist shaping for an additional feminine touch. Reverse stockinettes offers the element of texture yet feels smooth against the body. Wears well with dress clothes for a professional look, or with jeans for stylish comfort.

Difficulty – Advanced Beginner/Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 32.8 35.2, 36.8, 40, 43.2, 44.8, 48 inches/83.3 89.4, 93.5, 101.6, 109.7, 113.8, 121.9 cm
Waist: 29.6 30.4, 32.8, 36, 39.2, 41.6, 44.8 inches/75.2 77.2, 83.3, 91.4, 99.6, 105.7, 113.8 cm
Arms (upper circumference): 10 10.4, 10.8, 11.6, 12.8, 12.8, 14 inches/25.4 26.4, 27.4, 29.5, 32.5, 32.5, 35.6cm

Actual sweater measurements – select the size with amount of ease desired. Because of the stretchy nature of the lace panel, 2 inches negative ease recommended.

Malabrigo Rios 100% superwash merino wool; 210yd/192m per 100g skein; color: Plomo; approximately 4 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8 skeins, or the equivalent of any worsted-weight yarn that makes gauge

Highly recommend this yarn! It’s a dream with which to work, and feels so soft on the skin - great for wearing over a bold pop of color in a tank (as shown here).