Kashima by Judith Shangold

Kashima

Knitting
August 2011
Sport (12 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
3.5 mm (E)
850 - 1700 yards (777 - 1554 m)
Finished bust circumference: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52)”
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

SIZES
Finished bust circumference: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52)”
Finished length of back: 18 (19, 20, 21, 22, 23)”
Sweater shown measures 36”.
Note: Garment is knitted sideways. The fabric is very stretchy and will drape 1-2” longer in back when worn. You may choose any length that is appropriate and cast on the number of sts indicated for that length; for all other measurements, follow the numbers for desired bust measurement.

MATERIALS
Manos del Uruguay SERENA (60% baby alpaca, 40% pima cotton; approx. 50g/170 yards), 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) skeins. Sweater shown in S2150 Fig.

US 6/4 mm needles, or size to obtain gauge
Stitch markers
Crochet hook, US size E

GAUGE
24 sts and 36 rows = 4” in Pattern Stitch
22 sts and 28 rows = 4” in Stockinette Stitch