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The architecture of Debesmanna is a direct reflection of its namesake. The stitches create a gently twisted fabric; the front and back pieces turn out as subtle parallelograms rather than straight rectangles. This intentional skewing is reminiscent of the porridge softly swirling in a bowl – a design caught in the motion of being made.

Sizes
1 (2, 3) (4, 5, 6)

Finished bust
50.25 (56, 62) (68, 73.75, 79.75)’’ /
127.5 (142.5, 157.5) (172.5, 187.5, 202.5) cm

To fit bust
27.75–33 (33.5–38.75, 39.5–44.75) (45.5–50.75, 51.25–56.5, 57.25–62.5)’’ / 70.5–83.5 (85.5–98.5, 100.5–113.5) (115.5–128.5,
130.5–143.5, 145.5–158.5) cm

The pattern is designed to fit with 17.25-22.5’’ / 44-57 cm of positive ease.

Materials
Worsted weight yarn (CYC #4, Medium)
Hobbii Divina (65% Alpaca, 28% Polyamide, 7% Wool), 164 yds / 150 m per 50-g ball, or use worsted weight alpaca blend blown yarn to achieve a similar effect
Shown in colorway Powder (10)

Estimated yardage / meterage
1476 (1657, 1804) (1985, 2379, 2543) yds /
1350 (1515, 1650) (1815, 2175, 2325) m

Gauge
12 sts and 7.5 rows = 4’’ / 10 cm in dc with main gauge hook
16 sts and 7 rows = 4’’ / 10 cm measured over main stitch pattern starting with the ”leaves” row
2 ”leaves” measured at the base (12 sts) = 3’’ / 7.5 cm
BL sl st rib laid flat (for sleeves): 21 sts and 28 rows = 4’’ / 10 cm

Hooks
J/10 / 6 mm, or size needed to obtain gauge – larger hook / main gauge hook
I/9 / 5.5 mm for ribbings, or one size smaller than main gauge hook – smaller hook

Notions
1 stitch marker, tapestry needle

Skills required
Experience with reading and following written crochet patterns (CYC standards)
Experience with making and sewing crocheted sweaters
Experience with working crochet short rows and making stitches in back loops

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