Daysailer by Marie Greene

Daysailer

Knitting
September 2024
both are used in this pattern
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
25 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1175 - 1660 yards (1074 - 1518 m)
S/M (L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5/6X)
English
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Daysailer partners classic stripes with gorgeous rare breed wool, elevating the casual, everyday style. A “daysailer” is a small boat, which (as the name suggests) is designed for short day trips. Whether you’re planning for an afternoon of sailing - or just brunch at your favorite restaurant - this delightful, modern top will have you looking perfectly put together.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Sizes: S/M (L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5/6X)

Yarn

  • Fingering Weight | Ancient Arts Lascaux Fine | 25% Manx Loaghtan Wool / 75% Punta Arenas Wool| 385 yards (350 meters) in 3.5 oz (100 grams)

  • Color 1 (Lower Body): 660 (700, 745, 785, 835, 885, 935) yards/603 (640, 681, 718, 763, 809, 855) meters

  • Color 2 (Upper Body): 440 (465, 495, 525, 555, 590, 625) yards/402 (425, 452, 480, 507, 539, 571) meters

  • Neutral (White): 75-100 yards (69-91 meters)

  • Pictured: Cerrillos (Color 1), Classic Blue (Color 2), Rauma Garn Finnull White Color 400 (Neutral)

Needles

  • US Size 4 (3.5 mm)* 24-40 in (60-100 cm) circular needle – body

  • US Size 3 (3.25 mm) 24-40 in (60-100 cm) circular needle – lower ribbing

  • US Size 3 (3.25 mm) 16 in (40 cm) circular needle – neckline

  • US Size 3 (3.25 mm) 12 in (30 cm) circular needle or DPNs - sleeve cuffs

Gauge

  • 25 sts and 34 rows/rounds in 4 in (10 cm) in stockinette stitch with largest needle, blocked

  • Note: Adjust your needle size, if necessary, to obtain correct gauge.

Notions

  • Darning needle

  • Stitch markers

  • Blocking pins, blocking mat

Finished Measurements (blocked)

  • Hip Circumference: 35.25 (39, 43, 46.75, 51.25, 55, 59) in / 88 (97.5, 107.25, 116.75, 128, 137.5, 147.25) cm

  • Wingtip to Wingtip - across/flat - (including cuff ribbing): 35.75 (37, 38, 39.25, 40.25, 42, 44) in / 84.25 (87.5, 89.75, 93, 95.5, 100.25, 105) cm