Lucina
Channel your inner romantic.
Channel your inner romantic.
Channel your inner romantic.
SIZES
This pattern is available in 9 sizes, and is designed to fit approximate bust sizes of 30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44) (46-48, 50-52, 54-56) (58-60, 62-64) in / 76-81 (86-91, 96-101, 106-112) (117-122, 127-132, 137-142) (147-152, 157-162) cm.
Finished Bust Circumference: 37.5 (41.25, 45.5, 51) (55.25, 59.75, 64.5) (69.5, 73.75) in
Intended Ease: +6-8 in
Sample shown is size 1.
YARN
Shibui Knits Pure Cashmere
100% Cashmere
220yds/202m/25g
5 (6, 7, 8) (9, 10, 11) (12, 13) skeins
Shown in Ivory
NEEDLES
US 2, 32-inch or 40-inch circular
US 2, 16-inch circular
Set of US 2 double-pointed needles
US 3, 32-inch or 40-inch circular
US 3, 16-inch circular
Set of US 3 double-pointed needles
NOTIONS
Stitch markers
Blocking wires & t-pins (optional, but recommended)
Tapestry needle
Scissors
GAUGE
27 sts and 40 rnds = 4 in / 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch pattern, with one strand of Pure Cashmere on US 2 needles, after blocking
26 sts and 38 rnds = 4” in Stockinette Stitch, with one strand of Pure Cashmere on US 3 needles, after blocking.
TECHNIQUES
Long-Tail Cast On
Knit Hems
Increases
Decreases
Wrap and Turn Short Rows
3-Needle Bind Off
Top-down sleeves
Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off
Seaming
Knitting in the round