8th and Main by Martha Wissing

Craft: Knitting

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The cape is knit in the round from the top down, beginning with the cowl. The cowl neck is worked in a half brioche rib stitch, followed by a k1, p1 rib. Increases for the cape are made on either side of the cables. The armholes are created by working the front and body pieces separately as flat pieces.

Materials

8 Hanks AMANO WARMI (100 grs/164 yds), #6009 Blue Berry

Finished Measurements

Bust – 47”

Hem – 63”

Length – 29”

Needles

24” length circular knitting needle, size 8 (5 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

40” length circular knitting needle, size 8 (5 mm)

16” length circular knitting needle, size 7 (4.5 mm)

40” length circular knitting needle, size 7 (4.5 mm)

Stitch markers

Cable needle (cn)

Gauge

18 sts = 4”; 26 rows = 4” in St st

TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE