Mira Monte by Andra Asars

Mira Monte

Knitting
July 2016
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
5 stitches and 10 rows = 1 inch
in garter based pattern stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
720 yards (658 m)
one size, fits 12-16 dress size, easy to adjust
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Mira Monte is another design from my continuing exploration of Sequence Knitting. This wrap is made using a random, self-striping merino knit in a simple, one-row repeat based on broken garter ribbing. The button band is a non-functioning design element; pretty buttons with no button holes.

Finished measurements: (after blocking)
(one size; designed for a 12-16 dress size, but is easily adjusted)
Rectangular piece before seaming: 50” x 15”

Materials:
Lang Viva 941-0020, 6 skeins
US# 7 needle, 24” circular
8 decorative buttons, 1”

Gauge
(before blocking)
6.25 sts/in & 9.5 rows/in over pattern stitch on #7
(after blocking; it’s merino after all)
5 sts/in & 10 rows/in over pattern stitch on a #7