Galba by Mel Kennelly

Galba

Knitting
July 2025
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in reverse stockinette stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1335 - 2403 yards (1221 - 2197 m)
Bust (closed): (31¾, 35½, 39¾, 43½) [47¾, 51½, 55¾] {59½, 63¾, 67½, 71¾}" / (81 (90, 101.5, 110.5) [121.5, 131, 142] {151, 162, 171.5, 182.5}cm
English
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Galba offers a subtle yet striking design with a simple, off-center cable running from front to back. Worked in one piece until the armholes, the body is then split for front and back, with sleeves picked up and worked down in the round. A relaxed fit makes Galba an easy choice for layering, and its classic silhouette pairs effortlessly with looks for weekends or work days.

SIZES
(1, 2, 3, 4) 5, 6, 7 {8, 9, 10, 11}

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust (closed): (31¾, 35½, 39¾, 43½) 47¾, 51½, 55¾ {59½, 63¾, 67½, 71¾}“ / (81 (90, 101.5, 110.5) 121.5, 131, 142 {151, 162, 171.5, 182.5}cm
Length: (19½, 20, 20½, 21) 21½, 22, 22½ {23, 23½, 24, 24}” / (49.5, 51, 52, 53.5) 54.5, 56, 57 {58.5, 59.5, 61, 61} cm

Shown in size 3 (39¾“ / 101.5 cm), modeled with 6” / 15 cm positive ease.
Recommended ease: Approximately 4–6”/ 10–15 cm positive ease.

YARN 
BERROCO AURELIA (100 g): (5, 5, 5, 6) 6, 7, 7 {8, 8, 9, 9} balls #11710 Powder Blue

NEEDLES
40” / 100 cm and 16” / 40 cm circular needles, sizes 6 / 4 mm and size 8 / 5 mm or size to obtain gauge

NOTIONS 
Cable needle (cn), 4 stitch markers, 4 removable stitch markers, waste yarn to hold stitches, four 1” / 25 mm buttons

GAUGE
22 sts and 36 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Reverse Stockinette St using larger needle
9-st Asymmetrical Cable = 1½“ / 4 cm wide
Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge.