Rothko by Brenda Castiel

Rothko

Knitting
June 2015
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
750 - 1100 yards (686 - 1006 m)
32 to 47 in [82 to 119 cm] chest
English
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Color-block hip-length tunic is knitted in the round, bottom up. Side slits provide ease of movement, while gentle shaping adds a sleek fit. Ties at neck add a pretty flair.

Finished Chest Measurements: 32 (34 3/4, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44 3/4, 46 3/4)”/81.5 (88.5, 91.5, 96.5, 101.5, 106.5, 113.5, 119)cm.

Yarn
Malabrigo Silky Merino
(50% Merino, 50% Silk), 1.75oz/50g, 150yd/137m
Main Color (MC): 3 (4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5) Skeins of #406 Narciso
Contrast Color (CC): 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3) Skeins of #412 Teal Feather
You may substitute a drapey DK weight yarn. Wool, cotton, linen and blends of the above would work.

Needles
1 size US 7/4.5mm, 24”/60cm circular knitting needle
1 size US 5/3.5mm, 16”/40cm circular knitting needles
or set of double-pointed needles
or size to obtain gauge

Other Tools & Supplies
2 Stitch markers
Stitch holders
Tapestry/Darning needle

Gauge
20 sts x 28 rows = 4”/10cm in Stockinette stitch, using US 7/4.5mm needles
Or size needed to obtain gauge.

Pattern has been professionally tech-edited.