Giselle by Debi Maige

Giselle

Knitting
January 2023
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in Sockinette Stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1150 - 2400 yards (1052 - 2195 m)
XS - 5XL
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This pattern is available from expressionfiberarts.com for $7.00.

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SIZES:

XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL) (4XL, 5XL) with finished bust measurements of 28 (32, 36, 40) (44, 50, 54) (58, 62)“ / 71 (81, 94, 101.5) (114, 123, 136.5) (146, 157) cm

Designed to be worn with 1-2” / 2.5-5 cm of positive ease.

MATERIALS: 

Expression Fiber Arts Crema Sock yarn

Shown in colors: Overcast (Version 1) and Persephone (Version 2).

4 (4, 4, 5) (5, 6, 6) (7, 7) skeins or 1150 (1260, 1400, 1540) (1700, 1853, 2000) (2160, 2400) yds / 1052 (1152, 1280, 1408) (1555, 1695, 1829) (1975, 2200) meters

If those colors aren’t available, any from this category will work.

NEEDLES: 

US 3 (3.25 mm) 12” and 24-32”/ 30 cm and 60-80 cm circular
US 4 (3.5 mm) 12” and 24-32”/ 30 cm and 60-80 cm circular

Or sizes needed to obtain gauge

SKILL LEVEL:

Intermediate: This pattern is for those who feel comfortable with knitting and have made a few projects, using various skills and techniques. Skills/ concepts include short rows, chart reading, and garment sizing.

Notes from the Designer:

In the ballet world, Giselle is a dark and twisted tale of unrequited love, madness, and death. In the knitting world, the Giselle sweater is also full of dark twists and turns, but rather than leading to madness (at least I certainly hope not!), they lead to a lovely, delicate lace yoke and twisted stitch link detail down the sleeves and side seams. The garment has two versions, both of which are worked seamlessly top down. Version 1 starts with a delicate twisted edge, which is repeated at the hem and the edge of the bell sleeves. Version 2 starts and finishes with a pretty twisted rib. Both versions can be customized to suit your sleeve and body length tastes.

  • Click here to watch a video of tips for successfully knitting sweaters.
  • Additional length can be added but will require additional yardage.
  • Sample is shown on a 34” bust with 2” of positive ease.
  • Here is a video showing how to do the Twisted Edge.
  • The lace pattern is modified from a lace chart found in the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible by Hitomi Shida.

Designed by Debi Maige

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Enjoy your knitting!

Chandi

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