Knitting with Superslim Merino Wool: Sizes and Instructions

Sizes

S (M), L (XL)

You'll Need

• Yarn (100% superslim merino wool, 200m/25g) - 125 (150) 175 (200) g of beige
• Knitting needles 2.5 mm
• Hook 2

Knitting Instructions

Knit with hook 2. The quantity of stitches is multiplied by 4 + 5 chains. Knit according to the scheme. The 1st and 2nd rows are constantly repeated.

First two ornaments can be seen in the pictures below.

Ornament 3

1st row: all purls;

2nd + 3rd rows: all knit stitches;

4th row: all purls.

Constantly repeat the 1st to 4th rows.

Ornament 4

1st row (purl): 1 selvedge stitch, 2 x (1 purl, 1 knit stitch), 3 purls, 2 x (1 knit stitch, 1 purl), 1 selvedge stitch;

2nd row (knit): 1 selvedge stitch, 5 x (1 knit stitch, 1 purl), 1 knit stitch, 1 selvedge stitch;

The 1st and 2nd rows are constantly repeated.

Stitch Control

• 40 stitches x 9 rows = 10 x 10 cm (ornament 1)
• 36 stitches x 14 rows = 10 x 10 cm (ornament 3)

Instructions

Back and Front (make 2)

Crochet a chain of 168 (184) 200 (216) chains + 5 chains for increase. Crochet ornament 1.

For armholes at 42 (41) 40 (38) cm from the start row (measure up in the air), decrease from both sides 7 x 4 stitches (scheme ornament 2) = 112 (128) 144 (160) stitches.

For the neck hole, leave the middle 40 (56) 72 (88) stitches while making armholes.

For rounding, decrease from both sides in each row: 1 x 12 stitches, 1 x 8 stitches, and 3 x 4 stitches. In 2 rows, decrease an additional 1 x 4 stitches more (scheme ornament 2). Then finish your work.

For the lower front: cast on 146 (160) 174 (190) stitches and knit 15 rows with ornament 3. Then leave all the stitches.

For armhole front and shoulder straps: cast on 11 stitches and knit ornament 4. In 152 (162) 172 (182) cm from the start row, leave stitches.

Assembly

Make side seams. Align the lower front with the lower edge of the front and back, then sew with a buttonhole stitch, inserting the needle into stitches from chains of chains.

For the neck hole front and shoulder straps, align with the armhole, leaving 16 (18) 20 (24) cm for the straps. Then sew the remaining strap stitches with a buttonhole stitch to the start row, sewing the front with the armhole.