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Drawing on what inspires her most, Bristol Ivy shares the possibilities that she finds inherent in knit fabric. Utilising exercises she uses in her life as a designer, Bristol encourages knitters to make their own rules and push their creativity by asking ‘What if?!’

Including 15 patterns for both accessories and garments, a comprehensive stitch dictionary, and in a beautiful hardback case, Knitting Outside the Box is essential reading for the adventurous knitter.

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Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Finished bust measurement:
82 (88.5, 100, 111, 119, 131, 141.5, 149.5) cm /
32¼ (35, 39¼, 43¾, 47, 51¾, 55 3/4, 59)” –
to be worn with 0-7.5 cm / 0-3” positive ease
Model has 92 cm / 36” bust, stands 183 cm /
6’0” tall, and is wearing size 2.

Yarn: The Uncommon Thread
Posh DK (DK weight; 70% superwash Blue-
Faced Leicester, 20% silk, 10% cashmere;
230 m / 250 yds per 115 g skein)
Shade: Bois; 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins

Gauge: 22 sts & 32 rounds = 10 cm / 4” over stocking stitch on 4 mm needles after blocking. 15.5 sts & 26 rounds = 10 cm / 4” over drop stitch pattern on 4 mm needles after blocking.

Needles: 4 mm / US 6 circular needles, 40 cm / 16” length AND 80 cm / 32” length AND needles suitable for working small circumferences
in the round 3.5 mm / US 4 circular needle, 40 cm / 16” length AND 80 cm / 32” length AND needles suitable for working small circumferences
in the round. Always use a needle size that will result
in the correct gauge after blocking.

Notions: 8 stitch markers, scrap yarn or stitch holder, spare needle in same or smaller size than smallest needle, tapestry needle, t-pins and
blocking wires

Notes: Yayoi is knit in the round from the top down. Yoke is shaped with a combination of increases and dropped stitches. After the body and sleeves are separated, short rows are worked to lift the back yoke for ease of wearing. Waist shaping is worked on the body, and hem, cuffs, and neckband are all finished with tubular cast offs.

You might also find our Pattern and Yarn Specifications Guide useful when planning your project.
Please note specific yardages specified are approximations, and will vary according to gauge. Please allow additional yardage for
swatching.