Ivy A-Line by Marly Bird

Ivy A-Line

Knitting
October 2011
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 9 - 5.5 mm
1048 - 1572 yards (958 - 1437 m)
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)
English

“This A-line makes the bodice of the sweater more fitted, while the bottom of the sweater gracefully flows over the lower part of the body—it’s great for women with narrow shoulders, smaller bustlines, and curvier hips” —Stefanie Japel

YARN
SMC SELECT Silk Wool, 1.75oz/50g balls, each approx 131yd/120m (64% wool, 27% silk, 9% polyamide)

8 (9, 9, 10, 11, 12, 12) balls #07169

NEEDLES
2 size 9 (5.5mm) circular needles, 32”/81.5cm and 16”/40.5cm long or any size to obtain gauge
1 set size 9 (5.5mm) double-pointed knitting needles

NOTIONS

  • Stitch markers, including 2 removable markers
  • Stitch holders
  • Yarn needle

SIZES
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54)“/76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137)cm
Length 26.5 (27, 27.25, 27.5, 28, 28.5, 28.75)”/ 67.5 (68.5, 69, 70, 71, 72.5, 73)cm

GAUGE
16 sts and 24 rows = 4”/10cm in Stockinette st