East or West by Joji Locatelli

East or West

Knitting
February 2017
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
25 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette st
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
1100 - 2000 yards (1006 - 1829 m)
XS to 3XL
English
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Interpretations Vol. 4 brings you another stunning collaboration between Joji Locatelli and Veera Välimäki. These best friends from opposite sides of the world created once again 12 magical patterns for you to enjoy.

Watch a short clip of all the designs together here!
You can read all about their work together here: www.interpretationsbyjojiandveera.com
View the complete look-book here.

You can purchase these collections as printed books here too.

Errata: in the book and pdf download, under finished measurements, there’s a mistake. Where it says pick a size that’s 2” larger than your size, that shouldn’t be there. The recommended ease is 8-10 inches of positive ease.


I try to always remind myself, when designing, that there are no rules. That there is no established way of constructing a sweater. And throughout my career, the most exciting moments have been when a new challenging image jumps in my head, and I face the task of translating that into a knitting pattern. That’s what saves me whenever I am feeling bored or uninspired.
For me, stitches can be oriented in any direction and can be shifted and twisted to acquire any shape, but how to do it? That’s the mystery I set myself to unveil every time. This delicate pullover was inspired in a vintage blouse and it is constructed in a non-traditional direction using 2 more muted colors and a pop of neon for a striking detail.

Sizes:
XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL). Shown in size M on a 36” bust. Recommended ease: approx. 8-10” 20-25 cm of positive ease.

Finished Measurements:
Bust circumference: 39 (42, 45, 49, 53, 57, 61)“ 97.5 (105, 112.5, 122.5, 132.5, 142.5, 152.5) cm.
Upper sleeve circumference: 10¾, 11½, 12½, 13½, 14¾, 16½, 18½)” 27 (29, 31, 34, 37, 41, 46) cm.

Materials:
Yarn: 4 (4, 4, 6, 6, 6, 7) skeins of Uncommon Everyday by The Uncommon Thread (100% merino; 440 yards 400 meters/100g) in 3 different colors. 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins or approx. 750 (800, 920, 1000, 1150, 1350, 1400) yards 679 (730, 805, 915, 1050, 1235, 1280) meters in main color (MC), 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins or approx. 375 (400, 440, 500, 575, 675, 700) yards 343, 365, 402, 457, 526, 617, 640) meters in contrasting color 1 (CC1) and 1 skein or approx. 95 (100, 110, 125, 145, 168, 175) yards 85 (91, 100, 114, 131, 154, 160) meters in contrasting color 2 (CC2).
The sample was knit using colorways Nimbostratus (MC, dark gray), Ashes to Ashes (CC1, pale gray) and Hi-Vis Pink (CC2, neon pink).

Gauge:
25 sts and 36 rows to 4 inches (10 cm) in Stockinette St. 27 sts and 36 rows to 4” 10 cm in Twisted Ribbing.

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