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Ume Blossom (haramaki) Pattern

Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Petite, Girls, Women, Plus-sized

Item:

Other

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Basic Skills Necessary:

knit and purl
cast on and bind off
basic intarsia
read a chart
basic embroidery (straight stitch)

Pattern Description:

This simple but ingenious garment is inspired by the Japanese haramaki, a "bellywarmer" which can be worn either over or under clothing to provide an extra layer of warmth on cold days.

The design includes ribbed side panels for a snug fit and an intarsia motif inspired by plum blossoms, making the finished piece both practical and fashionable.

Gauge:

26 sts and 34 rows = 4" in St st, after blocking.

36 sts and 34 rows = 4" in k1, p1 rib, unstretched.

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

To Fit Waist: 20 (24, 28, 32, 36, 40)"
Circumference unstretched: 20 (24, 28, 32, 36, 40)"
Circumference fully stretched: 271/2 (32, 381/2, 43, 471/2, 54)"
Length: 71/2 (71/2, 71/2, 81/2, 81/2, 81/2)"

Materials:

Sweet Paprika Minuet (100% superwash merino wool; 50g/110 yds), 2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) skeins Canneberge (MC) and 1 skein Cotton Candy (CC).
Size 4 (3.5mm) circular needle, 24" (60cm) or longer

You Will Also Need:

Stitch markers (4)
Yarn needle
8 (8, 8, 9, 9, 9) buttons, approximately 1/4" (8mm)

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

Sweet Paprika Minuet

Colorway:

Canneberge (MC) and Cotton Candy (CC)