Scarlet Paintbrush by Martha Wissing

Scarlet Paintbrush

Knitting
April 2018
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in St st
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1050 - 1575 yards (960 - 1440 m)
To Fit Bust Size: 30-38(40-48 - 50-58)" - 76-97(102-122 - 127-147)cm
English
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One of the popular paintbrushes also known as Indian Paintbrush, this beautiful wildflower blooms from March to May along the Texas roadsides.
Generously over-sized, the top is worked from the bottom up. An easy to work eyelet panel divides creating an open V-neck. Shoulders are seamed using the 3 needle bind off method.

Sizes
To Fit Bust Size: 30-38(40-48 - 50-58)“ - 76-97(102-122 - 127-147)cm

Finished measurements
Bust– 50(60-70)“ 127(152-178)cm
Length – 21” (53 cm)
Note: This garment was designed with approximately 12 - 20” (30 - 51 cm) of ease. Please take this into consideration when selecting your size.

Materials
6(7-9) Balls BERROCO QUINOA (50 grs / 175 yds), #1055 Cayenne
Straight/circular knitting needle(s), size 6 (4 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Spare needle size 6 (4 mm) or smaller for 3 needle bind off
Stitch markers
Removable stitch markers

Gauge
22 sts = 4” (10.2 cm); 30 rows = 4” (10.2 cm)in St st
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