MESSINA by Dorte Rasmussen

MESSINA

Knitting
September 2010
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
26 stitches = 4 inches
in stocking st
US 0 - 2.0 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
1700 - 2700 yards (1554 - 2469 m)
small medium large xlarge
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This pattern is available for €8.95 EUR
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MESSINA - a becoming jumper in 3-ply weight wool in a nice relaxed fit. The pattern is a sloping diagonal rib where columns in garter sts are running straight up mid front and back, mid sleeves and up the sides. Raglan shaped sleeves. Written pattern with charts. Worked flat but is suitabke to work also in rounds.
Difficulty of execution measured from 1 (beginner) to 5 (advanged): 3.
The measurements throughout the pattern are given in cm as well as inches.
Sizes included in the pattern: small - medium - large - xlarge - xxlarge.

Further technical information:
Measurements of the garment:
Bust: 97 cm - 106 cm - 115 cm - 125 cm - 135 cm (in: 38¼ - 41¾ - 45¼ - 49¼ - 53¼)
Length: 58 cm - 60 cm - 63 cm - 64 cm - 66 cm (in: 22¾ - 23½ - 24¾ - 25¼ - 26)
Wool used by us: our CASTELBUONO, 100 % merino wool, 3-ply weight, 200 - 250 - 300 - 350 - 400 g in col. A (body) and 150 - 150 - 200 - 250 - 300 g in col. B (sleeves and collar). 1 ball = 50 g - 210 meters (1¾ oz - yardage per oz: 130 yds) - 3 ply (fingering) weight.
Our yarn price in our wool for the model: from € 38,15 EUR (size small) - delivery for free inside Europe.
Purchasing our yarn and the pattern comes for free. Contact us for further info - here.
Needles: no 2½ and 3 mm.
Tension/gauge in stocking st: 26 sts on needles no 3 mm = 10 cm (4 in).
Suggestions of wool alternatives: ROWAN Fine Tweed, PATONS Merino Extrafine 4-ply, Knit Picks Palette, MONDIAL Decati’.