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Adiantum
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
Finished bust circumference: 74 (84, 94, 104, 114, 124)cm
/ 29 (33, 37, 41, 45, 49)” – to be worn with up to 10cm /
4” negative ease
Model has 85cm / 33” bust, stands 171cm / 5’7” tall and
is wearing a size 2.
Yarn: Woollenflower Masgot Fine (fingering / 4-ply
weight; 100% wool; 200m / 218yds per 50g skein)
Yarn A: Natural (undyed); 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins
Yarn B: Buckthorn & Indigo; 1 skein
Gauge: 26 sts & 38 rows = 10cm / 4” over St st AND
colourwork pattern worked in the round on 3.25mm
needles after blocking.
Needles: 3.25mm / US 3 circular needle, 60-80cm / 24-32”
length (depending on chosen size) AND needles suitable
for working small circumferences in the round
2.75mm / US 2 circular needle, 60-80cm / 24-32” length
(depending on chosen size) 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: Stitch markers (see pattern notes), stitch holders
or scrap yarn, tapestry needle
Notes: Adiantum is knit in the round from the bottom
up, starting with the body then the sleeves before joining
them together to work the yoke. When working the yoke,
different-coloured stitch markers help keep the decreases
correct - these are set out in the written instructions and
shown on the charts with coloured lines, labelled as A, B,
C, etc. All sizes require 4 each of markers labelled A, B
and C and one unique marker for beg of round. You will
also need the following additional markers:
Sizes 1 & 2: 3 markers labelled D
Sizes 3 & 4: 4 markers labelled D and 3 markers labelled E
Sizes 5 & 6: 4 each of markers labelled D and E, and 3
markers labelled F.
Please note:
Charts are only shown in print for the sample size
modelled (size 2). Ensure you are working from the
correct chart for your size, available with the digital
version (see inside cover of print magazine for download code).
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