Spring 2024 Elizabeth Smith: Milo Capsule Collection

As the winter ground begins to slowly defrost, the first signs of Spring start to emerge. Colorful crocus blossoms, bright daffodil gradients and fresh foliage – all signs of a new beginning and winter’s end. This was the inspiration behind Elizabeth Smith’s mini Milo collection - 3 layering pieces all knit in the beautiful wool/linen blend from Manos del Uruguay. Each piece is created with simple knitting techniques and features floral-inspired eyelet stitch motifs and monochromatic colorblocking in different shades of Spring.

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For the top, the back and front hems are worked separately in rows, then joined for working the lower body in the round to the underarms. The upper body is divided for working the back and front separately to the shoulders which are shaped using German short rows. After joining the shoulders using the three needle bind-off method, the trim around each armhole and the neckband are worked in the round.

The optional cowl is worked in the round from the bottom up.

Elizabeth has thoughtfully included links to tutorials in the pattern!

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SIZES
Top
Finished Chest Circumference: 36½ (39½, 42¾, 45¾, 48¾) (51¾, 54¾, 58) (61, 64, 70)”
Length: 22 (22½, 23¼, 24, 24¼) (24½, 24¾, 25)
(25¼, 25½, 25¾)” at center back; 2” less at center front

Note: This garment has an oversized fit and is intended to be worn with 6” to 10” of positive ease.

Cowl (one size)
23½” circumference at lower edge, 21¼” circumference at neck edge, and 5½” tall

MATERIALS
Manos del Uruguay MILO (65% merino wool, 35% linen; approx. 380 yds/100 g)
Top: 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4) sks MC, and
1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 2, 2) (2, 2, 3) sks CC.

Cowl: 1 sk each of MC and CC.

Shown in i2622 Amatista (MC) and i2613 Nymph (CC)

Top
US 6/4 mm 32” circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
US 5/3.75 mm 16” and 32” circular needles

Cowl
US 6/4 mm 16” circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
US 5/3.75 mm 16” circular needle

Stitch markers
Stitch holders or scrap yarn
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
21 sts and 34 rows/rnds = 4”/10 cm in St st using larger needles.