is a hybrid of Pam Allen's and tanks in , this re-imagined piece includes a hi-lo hem shaped with short rows and narrow stripes. Tank is worked in the round from the bottom up to the underarms. Front and back yokes are worked flat.
Yarn
is a new take on a simple linen yarn. Quince and Co. took the same Belgium-grown organic linen that they use in their little Sparrow and spun it this time in a ribbon structure (actually its a 'chainette' - a small knitted tube). Its flat surface adds a slight texture to simple knit and purl stitches. But we think the best thing about it is its incredible drape. Like all things linen, woven or knitted, Kestrel only gets better as you wash and wear it.
Size
- Finished Bust: 29 (32, 35, 38, 41, 44, 47, 50, 53, 56, 59, 62)" 73.5 (81.5, 89, 96.5, 104, 112, 119.5, 127, 134.5, 142, 150, 157.5) cm]
- shown in size 32" [81.5 cm] on a 34" [86.5 cm], 5'11" [180.5 cm] tall model (2" [5 cm] negative ease)
Materials
- : 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 11) skeins lira 525 (MC) / 1 skein tellin 517 (CC)
- spare circular 5.5mm/US9
Skills
Long-tail cast on, yarnover short rows, basic and three-needle bind offs (links required); increasing, decreasing.
Gauge
16 sts and 22 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, after blocking
