Description
Alternate both yarn and stitch for dramatic stripes in the flutter-sleeved Tahiti Dolman. The contrast between worsted plant and laceweight protein fiber is eye-catching
Finished Size: 30 (33, 35½, 38, 41)” bust circumference. Top shown measures 30″.
Yarn: Zitron Savanna (60% cotton, 20% linen, 20% rayon; 110 yd [100 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #15 steel blue (MC), 3 (4, 4, 5, 5) balls. Zitron Filisilk (70% merino extra fine, 30% silk; 656 yd [600 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #3019 washed denim (CC), 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) skeins.
Yarn Weight: #3 – Light
Needles: Body-size 5 (3.75 mm), size 6 (4 mm), and size 7 (4.5 mm). Sleeves-size 4 (3.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Tapestry needle.
Gauge: 27 sts and 30 rows = 4″ in St st with size 4 (3.5 mm) needles and CC (see Notes); 18 sts = 4″ and 32 rows = 5¾” in Butterfly patt with size 6 (4 mm) needles.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits Summer 2013
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