Corsica by Lisa R. Myers

Craft: Knitting

Corsica: an easy-wearing tee with a clever cap sleeve that grows out of the body. Worked in two separate pieces (front and back) flat from bottom to shoulder.

Serena, our sportweight baby alpaca-pima cotton yarn, is a yarn destined for soft, close-to-the skin garments and accessories. The yarn is amazingly versatile at the range of gauges it can accomplish, from a compact and opaque fabric to a loose, gauzy one. Delight in the four garments of our Serena Capsule Collection, each of which highlights a different gauge and style.

SIZES

Finished Chest Circumference: 34¼ (37¾, 42¼, 46½) (50¼, 54½, 58¼, 61¾)”

Length: 23¾ (24½, 23¾, 25¼) (25½, 25½, 26, 26½)” (see Notes)

Sweater shown in 37¾ size modeled with 1¾” ease.

MATERIALS

Manos del Uruguay SERENA (60% baby alpaca, 40% pima cotton; approx. 170 yds/50 g): 4 (4, 4, 5) (5, 6, 6, 7) sks

Shown in S2102 Juanita

Needles & Notions

US 4/3.5 mm 24” to 32” circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge

US 2/2.75 mm 16” and 24” to 32” circular needles

Stitch markers

Removable marker or safety pin

Waste yarn for stitch holders

Tapestry needle

GAUGE

22 sts and 28 rows/rnds = 4”/10 cm in St st using larger needles after blocking and hanging (see Notes).

NOTES

This garment is worked in one piece from the bottom up. After working the lower body in the round, stitches are divided for working the front and back separately to the shoulders. The extensions for the cap sleeves are worked in a twisted rib pattern at the same time as the upper body. The front and back are seamed together along the shoulder lines.

This luxurious, versatile blend of alpaca and cotton may require extra care when swatching to achieve the best results. Make a generous swatch, about 6” to 8” square. Wash the swatch according to the label instructions and lay flat to dry. Using clothespins or clips, hang the dried swatch overnight, and then check the gauge again.