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Mantaray
Mantaray is a slightly cropped, reversible, Summer or Fall top worked flat in two pieces featuring a wrap-around layer that is tied with I-cords. The winged shape of the Front is reminiscent of the solitary and serene sea creature, the manta ray.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS (approx)
Length of Body: 27 (28.5, 29, 32, 34.5) cm/ 10½ (11¼, 11½, 12½, 13½) inches
Bust Circumference: 81.5 (91.5, 102, 112, 122) cm/ 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) inches
MANTARAY is intended to be worn with 0-4 inches of ease.
Model in green is wearing size 1, and has a bust of approx 81.5 cm/32 inches.
Model in pink is wearing size 2, and has a bust of approx 81.5 cm/32 inches.
MATERIALS
Recommended Yarn: Any Worsted or Aran weight blend of cotton, linen or similar bast or cellulose fibre yarn.
GAUGE
16 sts x 24 rows = 10 cm/4 inches in Stockinette st with larger needle, blocked.
Yarn used in sample: 7 (8, 9, 11, 12) skeins of Quince & Co. Kestrel (100% linen, 69 m/ 76yds - 50g)
This yarn is hard to substitute due to it’s unique structure, however, in light of recent events surrounding the above mentioned yarn company, I suggest purchasing yarn from a company that is transparent in their support of past and present employees and clearly demonstrates what beliefs they uphold.
Needles: 6 mm/ US 10, 60 cm/ 24 inch circular needle AND 5 mm/ US 8, dpns (set of two ~ for I-cords)
Notions: Sewing needle and small amount of thread in matching colour
- First published: August 2018
- Page created: August 17, 2018
- Last updated: April 20, 2021 …
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