Decadent Lilt combines with Classic 4 ply to create a stunning jumper using a rick rack rib pattern with a delicate mohair halo. A nod to vintage style in this modern, feminine knit pattern, available in a wide size range.
Construction
Worked in pieces from the bottom up. Set in sleeves. Neckband picked up and knit in the round at end. Garment is worked with a Rick Rack Rib for a textured finish.
Tension
22 sts and 25 rows to 10cm over pattern, using 5.00mm needles and holding one strand each of 4 ply and Lilt. How to check and adjust your tension,
Suitable Yarns
This pattern is designed for Lilt held together with Classic 4 ply.
Accessories
4.00mm and 5.00mm knitting needles and a 4.00mm circular knitting needle, or size needles to give correct tension, a stitch holder.
Difficulty Level (1 easy - 5 challenging)


3 out of 5 sheep. About Difficulty Ratings
Techniques you'll be employing
Keeping pattern correct while shaping. Increasing and decreasing evenly.
Fit & Related Yarn Requirements
|
|
XXS |
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
2XL |
3XL |
| To Fit Chest |
cm |
70 |
80 |
90 |
100 |
110 |
120 |
130 |
140 |
| Finished chest size |
cm |
80 |
90 |
100 |
110 |
120 |
130 |
140 |
150 |
| Body Length |
cm |
57 |
58 |
59 |
60 |
61 |
62 |
63 |
64 |
Sleeve Length
|
cm |
43 |
43 |
43 |
43 |
43 |
43 |
43 |
43 |
| Yarn requirements |
x 25g Lilt
|
5 |
6 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
|
x 200g balls Classic 4 ply
|
2 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
| Approx metreage |
metres of Lilt |
935 |
1070 |
1205 |
1350 |
1500 |
1645 |
1800 |
2000 |
|
metres of Classic 4 ply
|
935 |
1070 |
1205 |
1350 |
1500 |
1645 |
1800 |
2000 |
Knitted sample pictured in Lilt Alabaster and Classic 4 ply Almond, and Lilt Celadon and Whisper 4 ply Misty Jade. Model measures 81cm (chest) and is wearing size XS.