Simona by Marly Bird

Simona

Knitting
August 2012
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1600 - 2560 yards (1463 - 2341 m)
To fit bust: 34½ (38½, 42½, 46½, 50½, 54½, 58½)" [87.5 (98, 108, 118, 128.5, 138.5, 148.5) cm]
English
This pattern is available for $9.99 USD
buy it now or visit pattern website

Must have modern cardigan with shawl collar. Twisted stitch patterns are combined to create a texture rich fabric with flattering lines and details. The body shaping adds just the right fit skims your curves. Add hand-crafted buttons for that truly dazzling look.

SKILL LEVEL Intermediate

SIZES
S (M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X)
Sample shown in size S.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
To fit bust: 34½ (38½, 42½, 46½, 50½, 54½, 58½)“ 87.5 (98, 108, 118, 128.5, 138.5, 148.5) cm
Finished bust: 36½ (40½, 44½, 48½, 52½, 56½, 60½)” 92.5 (103, 113, 123, 133.5, 143.5, 153.5) cm
Length: 24 (24½, 24¾, 25¼, 25½, 26, 26¼)“ 61 (62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 66.5) cm

MATERIALS
Yarn: Fiesta Yarns “Boomerang” (100% extra fine super wash merino; 255 yds, 4 oz 100g): #73 Cherry 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) hanks.

Needles: Size US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle, 32” in length, or size to obtain correct gauge, plus a spare needle in same size. Note: pieces are worked
straight, circular needle is used to accommodate full width.

Notions: Stitch marker, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle, 5 buttons, approx. 1” 2.5 cm in diameter.

Credit: Contract Knitter: Alison M., Tech Editor: Shiri Mor, Photographer: Marly Bird, Model: Tara Barbier.

ERRATA: Row 6 in the written instructions of the Fan Lace should read: Row 6 (WS): * P1 tbl, k1 3 times, p1, k1, p1 tbl, k1; rep from * to center st, p1 tbl** k1,
p1 tbl, k1, p1, k1, p1 tbl 3 times; rep from ** to end.