Climbing Rose Henley by Cassie Castillo

Climbing Rose Henley

Knitting
August 2014
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch with larger needles
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1728 - 2304 yards (1580 - 2107 m)
36 1/4 (40 3/4, 44 1/4, 48, 52 1/4, 56 3/4)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 36 1/4", modeled with 2 1/4" of posi­tive ease.
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

A tweedy silk blend, demure ruffles, and stranded flower motifs give the Climbing Rose Henley feminine appeal while upholding the sporty look of the traditional Henley. The yoke is steeked to keep the colorwork set in straightforward. Sleeves are knit from the top down with short row shaping.

Finished Size 36 1/4 (40 3/4, 44 1/4, 48, 52 1/4, 56 3/4)“ bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 36 1/4”, modeled with 2 1/4” of posi­tive ease.

Yarn Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool (45% wool, 35% silk, 20% nylon; 192 yd 175 m/1 3/4 oz 50 g): #60 granite (MC), 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9) skeins; #86 dark oak (CC1), 2 skeins; #96 magenta (CC2), 1 skein. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.

Needles Bands—Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24” circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Body and sleeves—Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16” and 24” cir, and set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; sew­ing needle; two 3/4” buttons.

Gauge 22 sts and 32 rnds= 4” in St st on larger needle; 24 sts and 28 rnds= 4” in charted patt on larger needle.