Martine by Julie Hoover

Martine

Knitting
May 2016
yarn held together
Light Fingering
+ Lace
= DK (11 wpi) ?
22.5 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Knotted Stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
1405 - 3545 yards (1285 - 3242 m)
35¾ (39¾, 44¼, 48¼, 52¾, 56¾, 61¼, 65½, 69¾)" finished bust circumference
English
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At first glance, Martine might appear to be a simple raglan, but it is so much more. The all-over knotted stitch creates wonderful texture to a perfectly fitting sweater (extra attention was put into the raglan shaping to ensure this). Martine can be worn alone in warmer temperatures or layered for additional warmth.

This is pattern is complimentary with a project kit purchase. More details here.

Construction
Pullover is worked from the bottom-up in pieces, then seamed (a 1-stitch selvedge worked at the side edges makes seaming a breeze). The neckline is picked up and worked circularly.

Sizes
35¾ (39¾, 44¼, 48¼, 52¾, 56¾, 61¼, 65½, 69¾)“ / 91 (101, 112.5, 122.5, 134, 144, 155.5, 166.5, 177) cm finished bust circumference

Model wearing size 39¾“ / 101 cm with +4¾” / +12 cm ease

Yarn A
Shibui Koan
70% linen, 30% mulberry silk
248 yards / 227 meters per 50 g skein

7 (8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) skeins
1700 (1915, 2150, 2380, 2630, 2840, 3055, 3270, 3545) yards / 1560 (1755, 1970, 2180, 2410, 2600, 2795, 2995, 3245) meters

or

Shibui Lunar
60% extra fine merino, 40% mulberry silk
401 yards / 365 meters per 50 g skein

4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9) skeins
1552 (1750, 1965, 2175, 2402, 2595, 2790, 2988, 3238) yards / 1420 (1601, 1797, 1989, 2199, 2373, 2552, 2733, 2961) meters

Yarn B
Shibui Tweed Silk Cloud
65% silk, 35% kid mohair
190 yards / 174 meters per 25g skein

8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) skeins
1405 (1585, 1780, 1970, 2175, 2350, 2525, 2705, 2930) yards / 1290 (1450, 1630, 1800, 1995, 2150, 2315, 2480, 2685) meters

Note: One strand each of Yarn A & Yarn B are held together throughout. When pairing yarns together, the elasticity of one will often be less/more than the other, which accounts for the yardage estimate differences.

Sample shown using Koan & Tweed Silk Cloud in color Tar

Gauge
22½ stitches and 30 rows = 4” /10 cm in Knotted Stitch with Needle A, using one strand each of Yarn A and Yarn B held together, after blocking

Needle A (for Main Fabric)
One 24” / 60 cm circular needle
US 7 / 4.5 mm or size needed to obtain gauge listed

Needle B (for Ribbing)
One each 16” / 40 cm and 24” / 60 cm circular needles three sizes smaller than Needle A
US 4 / 3.5 mm

Needle C (for Neckband)
One 16” / 40 cm circular needle four sizes smaller than Needle A
US 3 / 3.25 mm

Other Materials
Stitch marker, cable needle (CN), blunt tapestry needle, blocking wires & T-pins (optional but recommended)

Skill Level
3 of 5