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Lima sweater
The Lima Sweater is knitted from the top down in stockinette stitch. It begins with the back, worked using German short rows, and continues down to the armholes. Then, the fronts are worked separately, followed by the button band. After that, the fronts and back are joined, and the body is worked in the round until the desired length is reached.Finally, the neckline and sleeves are knitted.
Sizes:
(1) 2 (3) 4 (5) 6 (7).
The suggested positive ease is 18 to 22 cm / 7.1” to 8.7” of positive ease, but you can adjust it according to your own taste.
The sweater shown in the photos is size 1 with 21 cm / 8.2” ofpositive easeand is163 cm/ 5′4” tall.
Finished Garment Measurements:
Total Length:
(55.5) 57.5 (59.5) 61.5 (63.5) 65.5 (67) cm.
(21.8) 22.6 (23.4) 24.2 (25) 25.8 (26.4)”.
Bust circumference:
(103.5) 110 (114) 120.5 (126.8) 133 (146) cm.
(40.7) 43.3 (44.8) 47.4 (49.9) 52.3 (57.4)”.
Gauge:
19 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4” (blocked).
On 5 mm / US 8 needle, or size needed to obtain gauge.
In stockinette stitch.
Yarn:
Sofia by Tejer es cool (Peruvian brand).
50 g = 150 meters.
Or Air by Drops.
7% Wool, 65% Baby alpaca, 28% Nylon.
(330) 350 (380) 400 (430) 460 (495) grams.
A longer garment will require more yarn.
Level: Intermediate.
ESPAÑOL:
El Sweater Lima está tejido de arriba hacia abajo en punto jersey. Se comienza tejiendo la espalda con vueltas cortas alemanas y se continúa hasta la sisa. Luego, se trabajan los delanteros por separado, seguidos de la botonera. Después, se unen los delanteros y la espalda, y se trabaja en circular hasta alcanzar el largo deseado. Finalmente, se tejen el cuello y las mangas.
Talles:
(1) 2 (3) 4 (5) 6 (7).
La holgura positiva sugerida es de 18 a 22 cm / 7.1” a 8.7”, pero puedes ajustarla según tu propio gusto.
La modelo de las fotos lleva el talle 1, con 21 cm / 8.2” de holgura positiva, y mide 163 cm / 5′4” de altura.
Medidas de la prenda terminada:
Largo de la prenda:
(55.5) 57.5 (59.5) 61.5 (63.5) 65.5 (67) cm.
(21.8) 22.6 (23.4) 24.2 (25) 25.8 (26.4)”.
Contorno de busto:
(103.5) 110 (114) 120.5 (126.8) 133 (146) cm.
(40.7) 43.3 (44.8) 47.4 (49.9) 52.3 (57.4)”
Hilado:
Sofia de tejer es cool (hilandería peruana).
50 g = 150 metros. 7% lana, 65% baby alpaca, 28% nylon.
O Drops Air de Drops.
(330) 350 (380) 400 (430) 460 (495) gramos.
Si quieres una prenda más larga, aumenta el consumo.
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