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Kordy
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Meet your new go-to designers for elevated basics! Twin sisters Kiyomi and Sachiko are masters of wearable designs for city life that revel in glorious, understated wooliness . ‘Moon and Turtle’ is a gender-neutral collection, simple and understated, with straightforward techniques and sizing up to 62-inch chest.
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 86 (96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137, 147, 157.5, 167.5) cm / 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66)” – to be worn with approx 10cm / 4” positive ease
Sachiko’s height is 157.5cm / 5’2”, with a chest (fullest point) circumference of 76cm / 30”, and is shown wearing the standard version in size 2, shown in photo 1 (mustard main colour)
Kiyomi’s height is 155cm / 5’1”, with a chest (fullest point) circumference of 84cm / 33”, and is shown wearing the standard version in size 2 in photo 2 and size 4 in photo 1.
Paul’s height is 175cm / 5’9”, with a chest (fullest point) circumference of 91.5cm / 36”, and is shown wearing the tall version in size 4, shown in photo 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Yarn: Peace Fleece Worsted (worsted-weight; 75% Navajo Rambouillet & domestic fine wool, 25% mohair; 190m / 200yds per 100g skein)
Shades Shown:
Standard length (grey/brown)
Yarn A: Negotiation Grey; 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7) skeins
Yarn B: Chestnut; 1 skein
Yarn C: Palomino; 1 skein
Yarn D: Antarctic White; 1 skein
Tall length (purple/black)
Yarn A: Latvian Lavender; 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6, 7) skeins
Yarn B: Baku Black; 1 skein
Yarn C: Wild Mustard; 1 skein
Yarn D: Antarctic White; 1 skein
OR
Yarn A: 565 (640, 710, 785, 860, 925, 995, 1080, 1155)m / 595 (675, 745, 825, 900, 975, 1050, 1140, 1215) yds
For Tall version, an additional: 80 (110, 90, 115, 95, 80, 60, 30, 5)m / 87 (120, 98, 125, 103, 87, 65, 32, 6)yds of worsted-weight yarn.
Yarn B: 80 (85, 100, 110, 120, 120, 140, 160, 170) m / 90 (95, 110, 120, 130, 130, 150, 175, 185)yds
Yarn C: 80 (85, 100, 110, 120, 120, 140, 160, 170) m / 90 (95, 110, 120, 130, 130, 150, 175, 185)yds
Yarn D: 50 (60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130)m / 55 (65, 75, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140)yds
For Contrast Neckband and Cuffs (optional), an additional:
Yarn B: 70 (75, 80, 85, 85, 90, 90, 95, 95)m / 75 (80, 85, 90, 90, 95, 100, 105, 105) yds
Yarn D: 15 (15, 15, 15, 25, 25, 25, 25, 25)m / 20 (20, 20, 20, 30, 30, 30, 30, 30) yds
Gauge: 16 sts & 24 rows = 10cm / 4” over St st on 5mm needles, after blocking.
18 sts & 24 rows = 10cm / 4” over 2x2 Rib on 4.5mm needles, after blocking.
Needles: 5mm / US 8 circular needle, 60cm / 24” length for yoke, 80cm / 32” length (or longer for larger sizes) for body AND needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round
4.5mm / US 7 circular needle, 40cm / 16” length AND needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round
Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.
Notions: 2 stitch markers, tapestry needle
Notes: Pullover is worked from the top down almost exclusively in the round. The neckband is worked first, followed by the colourwork yoke. After the colourwork section is completed, the back yoke is shaped by a small gusset section that is worked back and forth for a better fit. The body and sleeves are then divided and worked separately in the round.
When working the stranded colourwork, keep floats in the back loose to maintain fabric elasticity. This design doesn’t have too many long floats, however when there is a section of 5 stitches or more, it is recommended to twist yarns together in the back of work to help maintain gauge and elasticity.
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- First published: August 2021
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