Ophelia by Brandy Velten

Ophelia

Knitting
June 2017
Long Dog Yarn Alpaca Luxe
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
464 - 842 yards (424 - 770 m)
Finished bust size of 30.5 (36, 38.75, 44.25, 47, 52.5, 55.5)” / 77 (91, 98, 112, 119, 133, 141) cm.
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Featuring a pretty scallop lace edging on the bottom hem, this light-weight tank is the perfect project for warmer temperatures. Knit with a silk blend yarn, the beautiful drape of the fabric compliments the simple lines of this sleeveless top, making it a wardrobe staple for years to come. This top is knit from the bottom-up, in the round until the underarm, when the front and back are worked flat and seamed at the shoulder. I-cord edging at the armholes and neckline provide a polished finish to this classic tank.


Materials

  • US 4 / 3.5 mm 24-42” circular knitting needles (or size necessary to obtain gauge)
  • US 4 / 3.5 mm DPNs
  • Stitch markers
  • Tapestry needle

Yarn

  • Main color (MC): 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3) skeins Long Dog Yarn Alpaca Luxe (80% baby alpaca, 10% cashmere, 10% silk; 436 yds per 100 g) in the Wysteria colorway.
  • Contrast color (CC): Approximately 100 yds Long Dog Yarn Sock (80% superwash merino, 20% nylon; 436 yds per 100 g) in the Cassata colorway.

Gauge
26 sts x 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette st

Finished sizes
Finished bust size of 30.5 (36, 38.75, 44.25, 47, 52.5, 55.5)” / 77 (91, 98, 112, 119, 133, 141) cm. Garment intended to be worn with 2+” of positive ease.

Size 36” / 91 cm shown, worn with 2” / 5 cm of positive ease.

Skill level
3 out of 5

Required skills
knit, purl, lace from chart or written, basic decreasing, 3-needle bind off, attached i-cord