Andromeda by Kessa Tay Anlin

Andromeda

Knitting
April 2013
Lace ?
16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in St st
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
560 - 910 yards (512 - 832 m)
32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50 inches (to fit bust)
English
This pattern is available for $6.00 USD buy it now

Inspired by Andromeda of Greek mythology, this top/tunic features a breezy A-line shape, side gathers and flutter sleeves with optional stellar motif over the bust in sequins.

The light and frothy fabric, reminiscent of the sea foam swirling around Andromeda’s feet as she was chained to the rocks, flows into Grecian-styled gathers at the sides. Deceptively cozy, this piece is a great way to look lovely and be comfortably warm in Spring.

360* view of this design here.


Giveaway!
One lucky knitter who buys the Andromeda pattern will get it for free! This includes all who bought the pattern from the time it is released until Sunday 5th May 2013 00:00 GMT. (That is Saturday midnight.)
I will tag each qualified person with a number and use a random number generator to pick a number. Then I will refund the winner the amount paid for Andromeda. Good luck!


Sizes: 32 ( 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50 ) (to fit bust, in inches)
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Angel (Shown in Shade #10)
Yarn substitution: Lace-weight mohair recommended.
Yardage (app.): 560(590,630,660, 700,740,780, 820,860, 910] yds
Needle: 5mm
Optional: App. 3001 4mm sequins2 and a 0.5mm3 crochet hook
Gauge (after blocking): 14-17sts and 22-25 rows over 4” in St st (Gauge not absolutely crucial)
Techniques:

  • Provisional Cast on,
  • Beading (tutorial provided),
  • Simple increases/decreases (KFB, K2T, P2T). Knitting Hours (app.): 25-50 hours (size 32 took a bit less than 25 hours)(Time taken will be less if beading is omitted.)

  1. Or more if putting sequins around sleeve edge as well. The original has sequins around the sleeve edges.

  2. Sequins, rather than beads, are recommended due to the lighter density of sequins.

  3. Or small enough to go through the hole in the sequin.