Linen Top Fresco for kids by Lyudmila Aksenik

Linen Top Fresco for kids

Knitting
June 2019
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
US 6 - 4.0 mm
720 - 1440 yards (658 - 1317 m)
kids - 12 mos; 18 – 24 mos; 3 yrs (4 yrs; 5 yrs; 6–7 yrs) (8–9 yrs; 10–12 yrs; 12–14 yrs)
English Russian
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Construction:

the top is worked from bottom up to armholes, then front and back are worked separately. The neckline is decorated with attached i-cord. Armholes are finished with ribs.

Techniques

  • German short rows
  • Left leaning, right leaning decreases, Centered double decrease
  • i-cord
  • Chart 1, 2, 3
  • Schematic
  • Cast on for armholes

Yarn:

Lineapiu Group Innato 70% Cotton 30% Linen 120 yds / 110 m per 50 g / 1.76 oz skein presented by @filatiitaly.ru - 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins, 130 (150, 170, 190, 210, 230, 250, 270, 300) g.

Needles:

size US 2½ / 3 mm and US 6 / 4 mm circular needles with cables 16’’ / 40 cm and 32’’ / 80 cm

Additional: 6 stitch markers, tapestry needle, row counter.

Sizes:

12 mon - 1, 18-24 mon - 2, 3 y - 3, 4 y - 4, 5 y - 5, 6-7 y - 6, 8-9 y - 7, 10-12 y -8, 12-14 y - 9.

Gauge

18 stitches and 26 rows in 4’’ / 10 cm in stockinette stitch after blocking.