Tillie - Updated by Louisa Harding
Craft: Knitting
This pattern is an update of the older Tillie design that appeared in Rowan Magazine 25 as well as the Rowan 40 years book. The yarn used and gauges have been changed in this version. There is also an expanded size range.
Yarn used:
A. 438 Sand Dune - 7(7, 7, 8, 8, 8,9, 9, 9) balls
B. 437 Seashell - 2(2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) ballls
You will need stitch holders and six small buttons
Gauge
31 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches in Fair isle body pattern
Needle size
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
Finished measurements:
Bust circumference: 31.5( 35.5, 39.25, 43.25, 47.25, 51.25, 55, 59, 63.75)“
80( 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 162) cm
Finished length: 17.25( 18 ,18.25, 19, 20, 21, 21.5, 22.25, 22.75)”
43.5( 45.5, 46.5, 48.5, 51, 53.5, 54.5, 56.5, 57.5) cm
Sleeve seam: 17.5( 18, 18, 18.25, 18.25, 18.25, 18.25, 18.25, 18.25)“
44.5( 45.5, 45.5, 46.5, 46.5, 46.5, 46.5, 46.5, 46.5) cm