Melissa by Pat Menchini

Melissa

Knitting
March 2020
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in measured over st st using 4 mm needles
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1312 - 2296 yards (1200 - 2099 m)
To fit bust: 30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44, 46-48, 50-52) inches
English
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A charming cardigan with a vintage feel, worked in 2 subtle contrast shades in a light-weight yarn.
The body is easy fitting with a closer-fit ribbed lower edge, giving a slightly blouson fit to match the sleeves.
The patterning consists of an easy 4 row repeat.
A super wearable little number.

To fit bust:
30-32 34-36: 38-40: 42-44: 46-48: 50-52 in
Actual bust:34¾ 38½: 42¾: 46½: 50¾: 54½ in
Length to shoulder shaping:
19 19¼: 19¾: 20: 20½: 21¼ in
Sleeve seam:
17½ 17½: 17½: 17¾: 18: 18 in

Tension:
22 sts and 28 rows to 10 cm, 4 in over st st using 4 mm needles
26 sts and 30 rows to 10 cm, 4 in over patt using 4 mm needles

Yarn used:
King Cole Subtle Drifter DK
2 (3: 3: 3: 4: 4) 100g balls in shade Oatmeal 4385
2 (2: 2: 2: 3: 3) 100g balls in shade Cream 4393