Ixchel by Catherine Clark

Ixchel

Knitting
August 2018
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in stranded stockinette stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
1512 - 2268 yards (1383 - 2074 m)
32(37, 41 3/4, 44 1/4, 49 1/4, 51 3/4, 56 1/2, 59) "/81.5(94, 106.5, 112.5, 125, 131, 144, 150) cm
English
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Errata available: pompommag.com

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
for Fingering Version:

A: Chest circumference: 32(35 3/4, 40 1/2, 44 1/4, 48, 51 3/4, 56 1/2, 60 1/4)”/80(89, 101.5, 111, 120, 129, 141.5, 151) cm
B: Neck width: 6(6, 6 3/4, 7 1/4, 7 1/4, 8, 8, 8 1/2)”/ 15(15, 17, 18.5, 18.5, 20, 20, 21) cm
C: Wrist circumference: 6 1/4(6 3/4, 7 1/2, 8 1/2, 9 1/4, 9 1/4, 10, 10 1/4)”/15.5(17, 18.5, 21.5, 23, 23, 25, 25.5) cm
D: Underarm to wrist: 17”/43.5 cm
E: Underarm to hem: 13 3/4”/34.5 cm
F: Upper arm circumference: 10 3/4(11 1/2, 12, 13 1/2, 14 3/4, 16, 17 1/2, 18 1/2)”/ 27(28.5, 30, 34, 37, 40, 44, 46) cm
cm to be worn with 0-4”/0-10 cm positive ease.
I am pictured wearing my sweater in size 41 3/4 and I have a 38-39” bust.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
for Sport Version:

A: Chest circumference: 33 1/4(37, 42 1/4, 46, 50, 53 3/4, 59, 62 3/4)”/83(93, 105.5, 115, 125, 134.5, 147, 157) cm
B: Neck width: 6(6, 6 3/4, 7 1/4, 71/4, 8, 8, 8 1/2)”/ 15(15, 17, 18.5, 18.5, 20, 20, 21) cm
C: Wrist circumference: 6 1/4(6 3/4, 71/2, 8 1/2, 9 1/4, 9 1/4, 10, 10 1/4)”/15.5(17, 18.5, 21.5, 23, 23, 25, 25.5) cm
D: Underarm to wrist: 17 1/4”/43 cm
E: Underarm to hem: 15 1/2”/39 cm
F: Upper arm circumference: 11 1/4(11 3/4, 12 1/2, 14, 15 1/4, 16 3/4, 18 1/4, 19 1/4)”/28(29.5, 31, 35, 38.5, 41.5, 45.5, 48) cm

Yarn: Magpie Fibers Swanky Sock (fingering weight; 80% superwash merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon. 400 yards/366 meters per 115 g.)
Main Color (MC): Empty Night; 3(3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins
Contrast Color (CC): Moonbeam; 1(1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s)
OR
Yarn: La Bien Aimee Merino Sport (sport weight; 100% superwash merino. 355 yards/325 meters per 100 g.)
Main Color (MC): Winterfell; 3(3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins
Contrast Color (CC): Bloodroot; 1(1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s)

Needles:
3.5 mm/US 4 circular needle, 60-80 cm/24-32” length AND knitting needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round, or size needed to obtain the correct gauge.
2.5 mm/US 2 circular needle, 60-80 cm/24-32” length AND knitting needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.

Notions:
11 stitch markers (one unique for beg of round), stitch holders or scrap yarn, tapestry needle.

Gauge (Fingering): 26 sts x 34 rnds = 10 cm/4 inches over colorwork pattern on 3.5 mm /US 4 needles after blocking.
26 sts & 36 rounds in stockinette without colorwork on 3.5 mm/US 4 needles.
28 sts & 40 rounds over 3x1 rib on size 2.5 mm/US 2 needles without blocking.

Gauge (Sport): 25 sts x 30 rnds = 10 cm/4 inches over colorwork pattern on 3.5 mm /US 4 needles after blocking.
25 sts & 34 rounds in stockinette without colorwork on 3.5 mm/US 4 needles.
28 sts & 40 rounds over 3x1 rib on size 2.5 mm/US 2 needles without blocking.

Notes: Ixchel is a top down colorwork yoke sweater knit in the round. Unlike most yoke sweaters, this one has center front and back panels that remain untouched by increases. Markers are placed around these panels to remind you and for help with achieving symmetry. Each side of the sweater between front and back panels mirrors the other. Make sure to weave in ends as you go so you are not left with a a big weaving job when you finish. Above everything, please take your time. This is a practice in slow knitting. Mistakes are barely noticeable in a sweater like this but can also be fixed with duplicate stitch. Enjoy!

Diana, images 1-3, has 94 cm / 37” bust, stands 170 cm / 5’7” tall, is pictured on the front cover, and is wearing a size 3.
Jill, images 4-6, has 91 cm / 36” bust, stands 175 cm / 5’9” tall, and is wearing a size 3.

Errata: The errata has been incorporated into the latest digital version. If you have the magazine, you can use the download code inside to get the latest version.