Spots and Chevrons by Sarah Dallas

Spots and Chevrons

Machine Knitting
September 1989
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
31 stitches and 39 rows = 4 inches
in worked over Fair Isle with TD at approx 7. 33sts and 42 rows to 10cm/ 4" worked over stst with TD at approx 6.
2993 - 3609 yards (2737 - 3300 m)
To fit bust 86 (91, 97) cm / 34 (36, 38) in. Actual size: bust 96 (102, 106) cm / 38 (40, 42) in; length 67cm / 26.5 in; sleeve seam 47cm / 18.5 in; hips 86 (92, 98) cm / 34 (36, 38) in; skirt length 50 cm / 20 in.
English

From the book: “The collared tunic is striped with spot and chevron bands, the spot pattern is echoed on the sleeves and there is a matching border on the otherwise plain skirt. In the background Edy Lyngaas’ Grotesque and Jane Davies’ Scarp sweaters can be seen.” … “Different effects can be achieved with this pattern, depending on whether the background is dark or light.”

Yarn required for the two-piece set 655g (715g, 760) g in 5 colours, also waist length of 1” elastic.

Machine: Any Brother standard gauge electronic or punchcard machine with ribbing attachment or equivalent. If ribbing attachment not available, instructions are given for mock-rib, or alternatively ribbing may be worked by hand.

Charts are included for the three punchcards required.