Meader by Åsa Buchta

Meader

Knitting
July 2024
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in Pattern stitch
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
1272 - 2385 yards (1163 - 2181 m)
Bust (with buttonbands overlapped): (38½, 42¾, 47¼) [51½, 55¾, 60] {64¼, 68½, 72¾}" / (98, 108.5, 120) [131, 141.5, 152.5] {163, 174, 185} cm
English
This pattern is available from berroco.com for $8.00.

Allover lace brings a pretty, peaceful feel to this long coatigan. Worked from the bottom up, this sweater features a relaxed drop-shoulder silhouette paired with subtle balloon sleeves. Effortlessly slipping from cardigan to coat, your finished project will be just the right layer to wear all fall and winter.

Lace pattern is both charted and written out.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust (with buttonbands overlapped): (38½, 42¾, 47¼) 51½, 55¾, 60 {64¼, 68½, 72¾}“ / (98, 108.5, 120) 131, 141.5, 152.5 {163, 174, 185} cm
Length: (30½, 31¾, 31¾) 31¾, 32¾, 32¾ {32¾, 33¾, 33¾}” / (77.5, 80.5, 80.5) 80.5, 83, 83 {83, 85.5, 85.5} cm
Note: When measuring the length of body and sleeves, keep in mind that the fabric may expand or grow slightly after blocking. Make sure to knit a swatch of the pattern, then block it to determine if your needle size is correct. Adhere to BOTH stitch and row gauges.
Shown in size 42¾“ / 108.5 cm.
Recommended ease: Approximately 2–4” / 5–10 cm positive ease.

YARN
BERROCO HEARTHSIDE (100 grs): (8, 9, 10) 11, 12, 12 {13, 14, 15} balls #11003 Honey Maple

NEEDLES and NOTIONS
32” / 80 cm circular needles, sizes 9 / 5.5 mm and 10½ / 6.5 mm or size to obtain gauge
16” / 40 cm circular needle, size 10½ / 6.5 mm
1 set double-pointed needles, or preferred needles for working small circumferences, size 9 / 5.5 mm
40” / 100 cm circular needle, size 9 / 5.5 mm for buttonband
Waste yarn to hold stitches
Removable stitch markers
Seven 1” / 25 mm buttons

GAUGE
15 sts and 20 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Pattern St on larger needles
Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge.