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Gigio (Test Knit)
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I could have eliminated the back opening since neckline is wide enough to easily pull over my head.
I could have eliminated the back opening since neckline is wide enough to easily pull over my head.
Knitting on Caltrain
Knitting on Caltrain
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Finished
April 2, 2025
April 23, 2025

Gigio (Test Knit)

Project info
Gigio by Emilie Luis
Knitting
Sweater → Pullover
3
Needles & yarn
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
26 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
Hobbii Rainbow Deluxe 8/4
5 skeins = 930.0 yards (850.4 meters), 250 grams
1 White
5008
White
Hobbii.dk
August 6, 2023
Notes

This is my 2nd test for the talented Emilie Luis. I love her style and well written patterns.

I did 9 vertical repeats of the chart + 8 rows.

Needles used:

Size 2 US - Body, sleeve edging and bind-off

Size 1.5 US - Neckband and bind-off

Size 1 US - Lower band

Weight of finished garment: 8.5 oz (241 grams)

I-cord video from Emilie:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHpuDUXIe1F/?utm_source=ig...

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April 23, 2025
 
About this pattern
Gigio
by Emilie Luis
from Emilie L Ravelry Store
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About this yarn
Rainbow Deluxe 8/4
by Hobbii
Fingering
100% Cotton
186 yards / 50 grams

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kimmyz's adjectives for this yarn
  1. Machine wash and dry. Comes out of the dryer wrinkle-free.
  2. Very soft with lovely drape.
  3. I did not find a single join in any of the balls!
  • Project created: March 24, 2025
  • Finished: April 23, 2025
  • Updated: May 15, 2025
  • Progress updates: 3 updates