The Melina Sweater
Super light and airy with an ethereal feel, this design features a textured motif running down the center panel, adding a touch of elegance. Knit from the top down, this seamless piece is both sophisticated and delicate.
Designer: Lucía Ruiz de Aguirre Rodríguez
Pattern: Not included in bundle, purchase here – Issue 8 – Winter From the West & North or the individual pattern here on Ravelry
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
Measurements
Bust circumference of the finished garment:
98 (106, 114, 118, 124, 129, 136) cm
38.5 (41.75, 45, 46.5, 48.75, 50.75, 53.5) in
Body height from underarm: 32cm / 12.5in
Sleeve length from underarm: 42cm / 16.55in
Upper sleeve circumference:
29 (34, 37, 40, 43, 46, 50) cm
11.5 (13.5, 14.5, 15.75, 17, 18, 19.75) in
Select the size that is closest to your bust measurement (or the widest measurement of your upper body) plus 5-10cm (2-4in) of positive ease
Needles
3.5 mm/ US 4 circular needle, with a cable length of 40cm (16in) for the neckline and 80cm (32in) for the body, or the required needle size to obtain gauge
Gauge
19 stitches and 24 rounds in 10 x 10cm (4 x 4 in) in stockinette stitch, after blocking
Yarn
LITLG Mohair Silk (Lough Corrib), held double
Bundle Includes:
- Size 1, 2: 4 skeins of LITLG Mohair Silk
- Size 3: 5 skeins
- Size 4, 5: 6 skeins
- Size 6, 7: 7 skeins
About this base:
Mohair Silk – 70% Kid Mohair/ 30% Silk – Meterage 400m (460yd) – Weight: 50g – Non-Superwash | A light silk lace with Kid Mohair which creates a warm and airy garments
