Riasa by Alison Green

Riasa

Knitting
June 2017
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 10 - 6.0 mm
US 11 - 8.0 mm
1080 - 1920 yards (988 - 1756 m)
Bust – 36(40-44-48-52-56-60)"
English
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A lofty yarn equals lofty cables, and the intertwining stitches of this sweater are fun to knit and have a giant impact. Knit from the bottom up, the body is worked seamlessly after joining the asymmetrical hems; sleeves are knit separately and seamed.

Shown in size 40”

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust – 36(40-44-48-52-56-60)“
Length – 24¼(24¾-25¼-25¾-26¼-26¾-27¼)”
Note: This garment was designed with approximately 2–4” of ease. Please take this into consideration when selecting your size.

YARN
BERROCO CATENA (50 grs): 9(10-11-12-13-15-16) balls #5444 Citrine

NEEDLES and NOTIONS
29” circular needles, sizes 10 (6.00 mm) and 11 (8.00 mm) or size to obtain gauge
16” circular needle, size 10 (6.00 mm)
1 set (4) each double-pointed needles (dpns), sizes 10 (6.00 mm) and 11 (8.00 mm)
St markers
Waste yarn to hold sts

GAUGE
14 sts and 20 rows/rnds = 4” in St st with larger needle
To save time, take time to check gauge

NOTE
The back ribbing is 1” longer than the front. Ribbing of back and front is worked flat, then joined. Body is then worked in the round to underarms where front and back are divided and worked separately back and forth in rows. Sleeves are worked in the round to underarm, then sleeve caps are worked flat and sewn into armholes.