Fairy Net Blouse Knitting Pattern Download

Description

The delicate stitch and flowing lines of this wrap sweater were inspired by the watercolor illustrations in the 1970s classic Faeries by Brian Froud and Alan Lee. The sweater is worked in a sumptuous alpaca/silk blend, and small details, like a picot-edged facing and vented cap sleeves, are perfect for bringing out the magical sprite in any knitter

Finished Size: 32 (35 ½, 38 ¼, 41, 44 ½)” bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 35 ½”
Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Alpaca & Silk (50% alpaca, 50% silk; 146 yd [133 m]/50 g): #10 ecru, 5 (6, 6, 7, 8) skeins.
Yarn weight: #3 – Light
Gauge: 23 sts and 29 rows = 4″ in St st on smaller needles; 18 sts and 22 ½ rows = 4″ in lace patt on smaller needles, after blocking.
Needles: Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 4 (3.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Size D/3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle; waste yarn or removable marker; row counter (optional).
Originally Published: Interweave Knits Summer 2006