Prominence by Olga Wedbjer

Prominence

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Knitting
September 2015
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1148 - 1640 yards (1050 - 1500 m)
30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46
English
Discontinued. This digital pattern is no longer available online.

Inspired by classic riding jackets, Prominence is stylish and sophisticated. The peplum at the back brings out a fitted appearance accentuating a feminine silouette.
The front with its collar in contrasting colour draws attention to neck and shoulders.

Finished measurements
Bust:
81 (87, 91, 97, 103) (107, 113, 117, 123) cm
32 (34¼, 35¾, 38¼, 40½) (42¼, 44½, 46, 48½)“

Shown in size 36 with 5 cm / 2” positive ease.

Length, centre back:
67.5 (67.5, 69.5, 69.5, 72.5) (72.5, 73.5, 74.5, 74.5) cm
26½ (26½, 27½, 27½, 28¾) (28¾, 29, 29½, 29½)“

Yarn requirements
Main colour:
6 (6, 6, 6, 7) (7, 8, 8, 8) skeins of Malabrigo Rios (shown in 52 Paris Night)
Estimated yardage:
1000 (1050, 1100, 1150, 1250) (1300, 1350, 1400, 1450) m
1100 (1150, 1210, 1260, 1370) (1430, 1480, 1540, 1590) yds

Contrasting colour:
1 skein of Malabrigo Rios (shown in 195 Black)
Estimated yardage: 50–70 m / 55–75 yds

One colour-version:
6 (6, 6, 7, 7) (8, 8, 8, 8) skeins of Malabrigo Rios

Techniques used

  • Increases: left and right leaning lifted increases, make one right and left, make one purl
  • Decreases: k2tog, k3tog, p2tog, ssk, ssp, sssp
  • Short rows with wrap and turns
  • Picking up stitches

Created as part of Malabrigo Freelance Pattern Project.