Midnight Mohair by Leigh Radford

Midnight Mohair

Knitting
January 2002
Lace ?
35 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in knit 1, purl 1 rib on larger needles
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
3.5 mm (E)
1365 - 1911 yards (1248 - 1747 m)
34 (38, 42, 46, 50)" (86.5 (96.5, 106.5, 117, 127) cm) bust/chest circumference
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Pattern Description from Interweave Online Store: “Subtle details in this basically simple sweater flatter the wearer and help her to look-and feel-especially poised and feminine. The very soft, lace-weight mohair creates a comfortable, barely-there fabric that seems to float on the body; its halo adds a bit of romance. The deep ribbing that extends from the bottom border about halfway up the body is slimming while the V-neck is alluring. And the extra-long sleeves with optional thumb slits create a graceful line from the shoulder.”

Finished Size: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)“ (86.5
(96.5, 106.5, 117, 127) cm) bust/chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 34” (86.5 cm).

Yarn: Adriafil Touch (65% kid mohair, 30% polyamide, 5% wool; 273 yd (250 m)/25 g): #34 indigo, 5 (6, 6, 7, 7) balls.

Yarn weight: #0 - Lace

Gauge:

  • 35 sts and 44 rows = 4” (10 cm) in k1, p1 rib on larger needles
  • 29 sts and 34 rows = 4” (10 cm) in St st on smaller needles.

Needles:

  • Ribbing-Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24” or 32” (60- or 80-cm) circular (cir).
  • Stockinette stitch-Size 3 (3.25 mm): 24” or 32” (60- or 80-cm) cir.
  • Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Marker (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; size E/4 (3.5-mm) crochet hook (optional).

Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Fall 2002