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 Pom Pom Quarterly, Issue 28: Spring 2019
> Adiantum
 









Adiantum
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
Finished bust circumference: 74 (84, 94, 104, 114, 124)cm 
/ 29 (33, 37, 41, 45, 49)” – to be worn with up to 10cm / 
4” negative ease 
Model has 85cm / 33” bust, stands 171cm / 5’7” tall and 
is wearing a size 2.
Yarn: Woollenflower Masgot Fine (fingering / 4-ply 
weight; 100% wool; 200m / 218yds per 50g skein) 
Yarn A: Natural (undyed); 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins 
Yarn B: Buckthorn & Indigo; 1 skein
Gauge: 26 sts & 38 rows = 10cm / 4” over St st AND 
colourwork pattern worked in the round on 3.25mm 
needles after blocking.
Needles: 3.25mm / US 3 circular needle, 60-80cm / 24-32” 
length (depending on chosen size) AND needles suitable 
for working small circumferences in the round 
2.75mm / US 2 circular needle, 60-80cm / 24-32” length 
(depending on chosen size) AND needles suitable for 
working small circumferences in the round 
Always use a needle size that will result in the correct 
gauge after blocking.
Notions: Stitch markers (see pattern notes), stitch holders 
or scrap yarn, tapestry needle
Notes: Adiantum is knit in the round from the bottom 
up, starting with the body then the sleeves before joining 
them together to work the yoke. When working the yoke, 
different-coloured stitch markers help keep the decreases 
correct - these are set out in the written instructions and 
shown on the charts with coloured lines, labelled as A, B, 
C, etc. All sizes require 4 each of markers labelled A, B 
and C and one unique marker for beg of round. You will 
also need the following additional markers: 
Sizes 1 & 2: 3 markers labelled D 
Sizes 3 & 4: 4 markers labelled D and 3 markers labelled E 
Sizes 5 & 6: 4 each of markers labelled D and E, and 3 
markers labelled F.
Please note: 
Charts are only shown in print for the sample size 
modelled (size 2). Ensure you are working from the 
correct chart for your size, available with the digital 
version (see inside cover of print magazine for download code).
 
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