Alanis by Elizabeth Smith

Alanis

Knitting
December 2017
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
796 - 1766 yards (728 - 1615 m)
40.5 (44.5, 48, 52, 56.5) (60.5, 64, 68, 72.5)”
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Layering pieces are my favorite to wear and knit. And Alanis is just that - a cozy sweater tee/vest that’s perfect for layering, is an easy knit yet still features a few fun details, such as an icord edge split hem and an inset pocket (with contrasting color pocket lining!).

PATTERN DETAILS:

Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)

Finished Circumference:
40.5 (44.5, 48, 52, 56.5) (60.5, 64, 68, 72.5)”/
103 (113, 122, 132, 144) (154, 163, 173, 184) cm

To Fit Bust Size:
28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46) (48-50, 52-54, 56- 58, 60-62)”/
71-81 (81-86, 91-97, 102-107, 112-117) (122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-157) cm

Shown in size S, being worn with approx 11”/28 cm of positive ease (it is meant to be worn with approx 10-12”/25-30 cm of positive ease). For a similar fit, refer to “To Fit Bust Size” to pick your size.

Gauge:
19 sts & 30 rnds = 4”/10 cm in St st in the round

Yarn:
• Approx 796 (894, 1008, 1128, 1264) (1396, 1520, 1650, 1766) yds of worsted-weight yarn for body (MC), shown in Owl by Quince & Co (50% Wool, 50% Alpaca; 50g/120 yds), 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) (12, 13, 14, 15) skeins, Cinnamon.
• Approx 30 yds of worsted-weight for pocket lining (CC), also shown in Quince & Co Owl, 1 skein, Tawny.

A few yarn substitution ideas:

  • Brooklyn Tweed Shelter
  • Berroco Ultra Alpaca
  • Manos del Uruguay Alegria Grande
  • Malabrigo Rios

Needles & Other Supplies:
• Two US 6/4 mm 32”/80 cm circ needles or size needed to obtain gauge
• US 6/4 mm 16”/40 cm circ needle or size used to obtain gauge
• US 7/4.5 mm needle (straight, circ or DPN) or 1 needle size larger than that used to obtain gauge (to be used during 3 Needle Bind-Off)
• 12 (12, 12, 14, 14) (14, 14, 16, 16) stitch markers, in a variety of colors or styles
• Scrap yarn
• Tapestry needle