Ultra Femme by Jenna Adorno

Ultra Femme

Knitting
November 2004
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch with yarn A and larger needles
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
504 - 854 yards (461 - 781 m)
Finished bust 30 (33, 35½, 38½, 41)"
low vision format available
English
This pattern is available for free.

Pattern description from Stitch ‘N Bitch Nation: “At 5 feet, 100 pounds, I rarely find clothes that fit. Likewise, clothes knit from patterns often drape poorly or fall off my tiny frame. So when I was shopping recently in a trendy boutique and noticed the body-skimming fuzzy sweaters, I knew my only hope of having one that fit was to design it myself. Several swatches and attempts at the perfect belt loop later, I had created my favorite sweater to date. A sweater that makes people ask ‘Where did you buy that?’ instead of ‘Did you make that yourself?’ This sweater, knit totally in the round, has a simple seamless, construction that requires minimal finishing. And for petite women everywhere, I have included my original extra-small pattern, a size that (I know from experience) is rarely included in knitting books.”

Sizes:

  • Women’s XS (S, M, L, XL)
  • Finished bust 30 (33, 35½, 38½, 41)“
  • Finished length: 20 (21, 22, 23, 24)“

Materials:

  • A: Rowan All Seasons Cotton (60% cotton, 40% acrylic; 50g/98yds), 2, (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins #202 Light Pink
  • B: GGH Soft Kit (70% kid mohair, 25% nylon, 5% wool; 25g/154yds) 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) skeins #005 Light Pink
  • US 5 (3.75mm) double-pointed needles (set of 5)
  • US 7 (4.5mm) double-pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge (set of 2)
  • US 5 (3.75mm) 16” circular needle
  • US 7 (4.5mm) 16” circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
  • 2 yds 2”-wide ribbon, black
  • Stitch holders

Additional Gauge: 28 sts and 34 rows = 4” in St st with B and smaller needles

Former pattern URL at DIY network/KnittyGritty. Now available through Internet Archive

Low Vision: This book is available from the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled in a digital audio format.