Helena by Woolly Hooligan

Helena

Knitting
June 2022
both are used in this pattern
DK (11 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches
in Pattern for swatch: Round 1: Using size 11 needles and mohair held double *k1, p1* 2 Round 2: Using size 6 needles and DK neutral *k1tbl, p1*
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 11 - 8.0 mm
1200 - 2000 yards (1097 - 1829 m)
Finished blocked bust circumference 47, (49, 51, 53, 54.5, 56) in, 119.5, (124, 129, 134, 138.6, 143) cm
English
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Pattern has been knitter tested.

Sizes:
A, B, C, D, E, F
Finished blocked bust circumference 47, (49, 51, 53, 54.5, 56) in, 119.5, (124, 129, 134, 138.6, 143) cm

Garment is oversized, meant to fit with ease of about 10 in (25 cm). Pictured in size D and in size A on a model with 38 in (96.5) bust.
Measurements provided in consecutive order, with smaller number outside the bracket.

Gauge:
17 sts/ 18 rows in a 4in (10cm) blocked swatch knitted in the round. Swatch is knitted using two different needle sizes, size 6 US (4mm), and size 11US (8mm).

Pattern for swatch:
Round 1: Using size 11 needles and mohair held double k1, p1 2 Round 2: Using size 6 needles and DK neutral k1tbl, p1

Yarn:
See https://shop.hedgehogfibres.com Yarn/amounts needed:
MC (Mail color): 3, (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) DK weight yarn, 100% Merino wool, super wash.
CC (Contrast color):3, (3, 3, 4, 4, 4)70% Kid Mohair, 30% Silk lace weight yarn.
50g skeins/420m. Held double.

Notions:
• Size 6 US (4mm) and size 11 (8mm) needles, preferably circulars with a variety of interchangeable cords,
• Crochet hook of any size (for CO),
• A bit of waste smooth yarn for CO,
• DPN’s in size 6 US (4mm), alternatively the magic loop can be used,
• 4 stitch markers, one of different colour to denote the start,
• Darning needle.

Skills required:
• Knit and purl stitches,
• Tubular CO for neck ribbing,
• Backwards loop CO for underarms,
• Use of crochet hook for tubular CO,
• Stretchy bind off,
• Make 1 left leaning and make 1right leaning stitches.

Notes about construction:
Knitted top down, simple raglan style pullover. It is knitted in one piece featuring balloon sleeves.