Adult Llani by Katya Frankel

Adult Llani

Knitting
August 2010
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
740 - 1350 yards (677 - 1234 m)
30 (32, 34, 36, 38, 40) 42 [44, 46, 48, 50, 52]
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Inspired by the look of Eastern European peasant blouses with their simple elegance and beautiful silhouettes, this tee is an adult version of its younger sister Llani and is sized from 30 to 52 finished chest circumference with 2 inch increments.

This top is worked from the top down in one piece, seamlessly. No finishing is required apart from weaving in ends. The tee is fitted with increase/deacrease darts at the waist and the hems are adorned with twisted rib pattern.

  • Finished size 30 (32, 34, 36, 38, 40) 4244, 46, 48, 50, 52 in / 76 (81.5, 86.5, 91.5, 96.5, 101.5) 106.5 112, 117, 122, 127, 132 cm chest circumference. Shown in size 32 with no ease.

  • Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Skinny Dyed Cotton (100% cotton 65g / 150 yards / 137 m), blackberry, 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 7) 8 8, 8, 9, 9, 9 hanks. Approximately 680 (730, 780, 830, 880, 930) 980 1030, 1080, 1130, 1180, 1230 m / 740 (800, 850, 910, 960, 1020) 1070 1130, 1180, 1240, 1290, 1350 yds.

  • Gauge 24 sts and 32 rounds = 4 in / 10 cm over Stocking stitch

  • Needles and notions Size 3.5 mm (US4) circular needle and a set of double pointed needles of the same size or size required to obtain correct gauge. 4 Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn and tapestry needle.