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Shatsu
Approximately 1140 (1290, 1420, 1590) (1700, 1810, 2080) yards // 1042 (1180, 1298, 1454) (1554, 1655, 1902) meters of heavy fingering // light sport weight yarn.
Samples knit in The Plucky Knitter Cashmere (100% Cashmere // 280 yds); color – Steelhorse, and in The Plucky Knitter Single (80% Merino/20% Silk // 430 yds); color - Dive Bar.
Finished Measurements
Bust circumference: 46 (50, 54, 58) (62, 66, 70)“
Sample shown in size 50”, modeled with 15” of ease.
Suggested ease: +14-18”
Gauge (after wet-blocking)
Garter Stripe Stitch:
23 sts // 36 rows = 4 inches
Needles
Gauge Needle
One 24” or 32” circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge.
Suggested Size: US 5 // 3.75mm
Smaller Needle
One 16” circular needle in one size down from Gauge Needle.
Suggested Size: US 4 // 3.5mm
Tools / Notions
4 Removable stitch markers, or coiless safety pins.
Tapestry needle
Blocking tools and accessories
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- First published: July 2015
- Page created: July 17, 2015
- Last updated: August 31, 2022 …
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