Arabia by Lisa Richardson

Craft: Knitting

In the front, the body is worked, with raglan shaping to the top. Then, stitches are picked up along the raglan with Kidsilk Haze and worked up and out as directed.

Yarn used

Rowan Cotton Cashmere and Rowan Kidsilk Haze

A. Cotton Cashmere shade 216 Pearly Pink - 3(3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) balls

B. Kidsilk Haze shade 689 branch - 1(1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) balls

Gauge

20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch

The tension when using Kidsilk Haze is slightly smaller 22 sts and 30 rows to 4” (10cm).

Needle size

US 6 - 4.0 mm

You will also need a circular needle, size US 6 (4.0 mm) no longer than 16” (40 cm) for the neckline.

Yardage

640 - 1280 yards (585 - 1170 m)

Sizes available

28-30(32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62)" 71-76(81-86, 91-97, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127, 133-137, 142-147, 152-154)CM

Finished measurements:

Chest circumference: 32.25(36.25, 40.25, 44, 48, 52, 56, 59.75, 64.5)“ 82( 92, 102, 112, 122, 132, 142, 152, 164) cm