Garnett by Susan Crawford

Garnett

Knitting
November 2023
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
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Garnett is a floaty, diaphanous top with a softly curving neckline and deep dropped shoulders. It is worked with large needles and two fine yarns held together, creating a delightful open texture.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

To fit: 71–76 (81–86, 92–97, 102–107, 112–117) (122–127, 132–137, 142–147, 152–157) cm / 28–30 (32–34, 36–38, 40–42, 44–46) (48–50, 52–54, 56–58, 60–62) in

Recommended ease: 10–15 cm / 4–6 in of positive ease

FINISHES MEASUREMENTS
Chest circumference: 85.5 (96, 105, 120, 126.5) (135, 146, 154.5, 165.5) cm / 34.25 (38.5, 42, 48, 50.5) (54, 58.5, 61.75, 66.25) in
Length to underarm: 31.5 (31.5, 31.5, 34.5, 34.5) (34.5, 34.5, 34.5, 34.5) cm / 12.5 (12.5, 12.5, 13.75, 13.75) (13.75, 13.75, 13.75, 13.75) in
Armhole depth: 16 (19, 19, 22.5, 22.5) (22.5, 22.5, 22.5, 25.5) cm / 6.5 (7.5, 7.5, 9, 9) (9, 9, 9, 10.25) in
Finished length: 47.5 (50.5, 50.5, 57, 57) (57, 57, 57, 60) cm / 19 (20.25, 20.25, 22.75, 22.75) (22.75, 22.75, 22.75, 24) in
Back neck width: 25.5 (25.5, 25.5, 31, 31) (31, 31, 31, 31) cm / 10.25 (10.25, 10.25, 12.5, 12.5) (12.5, 12.5, 12.5, 12.5) in
Sleeve circumference: 32.5 (38, 38, 43, 45.5) (45.5, 45.5, 45.5, 52) cm / 13 (15.25, 15.25, 17.25, 18.25) (18.25, 18.25, 18.25, 20.75) in
Sleeve length: 14.5 cm / 5.75 in

Samples shown in sizes 3 (on Ruth) and 4 (on Susan).

YARN
Susan Crawford Fenella, 100% British wool, vintage ‘3-ply’ weight (129 m / 141 yds per 25 g skein approx)

5 (5, 6, 7, 8) (8, 8, 9, 10) skeins, shade Columbine (lilac) or Rannoch (orange)

Susan Crawford Mist, 72% mohair, 28% silk (420  m  / 460 yds per 50 g skein) 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 3, 3) skeins, shade Heathcote (lilac) or Clockwork (orange)

Or ‘3 ply vintage’-weight yarn as follows:
542 (645, 695, 878, 925) (977, 1045, 1098, 1240) m / 594 (705, 759, 960, 1011) (1069, 1143, 1200, 1356) yds

And lace-weight mohair as follows:
520 (618, 665, 840, 885) (936, 1000, 1051, 1187) m / 568 (675, 727, 919, 969) (1024, 1095, 1150, 1299) yds

GAUGE
18 sts and 25 rounds = 10 cm / 4 in over stocking stitch, using Fenella and Mist held together.

We obtained this gauge using 5 mm needles.

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Small Needles: 4.5 mm (US 7) circular needle (80–100 cm / 30–40 in), 4.5 mm (US 7) circular needle (30–40 cm / 12–16 in)
Large Needles: 5 mm (US 8) circular needle (80–100 cm / 30–40 in), 5 mm (US 8) circular needle (30–40 cm / 12–16 in)

NOTIONS
Stitch markers, removable stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle