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Birgitta Pattern

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Category:

Knitting

Type:

Clothing

Fit:

Women

Item:

Shirt

Skill Level:

Expert

Basic Skills Necessary:

bobbles
lace
reading charts
seaming
written instructions

Pattern Description:

Designed by Marly Bird.

A fabulous lightweight tunic, perfect to wear in warm or cool weather. The feminine styling and smart shaping create a slimming silhouette. With a deep cross over a V-neck highlighting the bust line and a beautiful lace and bobble stitch pattern skirt, it's perfectly shaped into an A line that flatters all body types. Knit in Bijou Spun "Lhasa Wilderness" (75% yak and 25% bamboo yarn), the "Birgitta" has a glossy shine that allows it to be dressed up or down. The top is worked in pieces from the bottom up then seamed together. It is beautifully cut and very female.

Gauge:

22 sts and 30 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Lace Stitch pat with larger needles.
22 sts and 30 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st with larger needles.

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Finished Bust Sizes: 291/2 (321/2, 351/2, 38, 41, 44, 47, 50, 521/2, and 551/2)" [75 (83, 90, 97, 104, 112, 119, 127, 133, and 141) cm]
Finished Length: 203/4 (211/4, 211/2, 221/2, 22 3/4, 23 3/4, 24 1/4, 25 1/4, 25 1/2, 26)" [52.5 (54, 54.5, 57.5, 58, 60, 61.5, 64, 65, 66) cm]

Materials:

Yarn: Bijou Spun "Lhasa Wilderness", 75% yak/ 25% bamboo; 180 yards (165 m); 2 oz (56 grams); CYCA size 2 sport 12-ply: 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6) hanks. Shown in Ruby
Size US 4 (3.25 mm) 24" circular needle
US 2 (2.75 mm) 16" and 32" circular needles

You Will Also Need:

Crochet Hook: US E/4 (3.5 mm)
stitch markers, stitch holders, tapestry needle.