Sorcha by Pat Strong

Sorcha

Knitting
September 2017
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch on 3.75mm
1914 - 2679 yards (1750 - 2450 m)
S, M, L, XL - see notes
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Worked in the round from the bottom up, this tunic dress has a simple geometric pattern of diamonds and triangles, worked using the stranded colourwork technique. It would be a good project for knitters looking to practise and improve their Fair Isle technique. Rowan’s Felted Tweed is a perfect yarn for this – it lends itself to colour work and produces a soft, even fabric.

Sizes

  • Size S:To fit bust 86cm (34”); Actual Bust 94cm (37”); Actual Length 81cm (32”)
  • Size M:To fit bust 94cm (37”); Actual Bust 102cm (40”); Actual Length 83cm (33”)
  • Size L:To fit bust 103cm (40.5”); Actual Bust 111cm (44”); Actual Length 88cm (34.75”)
  • Size XL:To fit bust 112cm (44”); Actual Bust 120cm (47.25”); Actual Length 91cm (36”)

Yarn Requirements
Rowan Felted Tweed (DK weight; 50% merino wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose; 175m/191yds per 50g ball)

  • A - Seafarer - 170

  • B - Clay - 177

  • C - Watery - 152

  • D - Ginger - 154

  • E - Avocado - 161

  • F - Maritime - 167

  • Size S: 5A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F

  • Size M: 6A, 2B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F

  • Size L: 7A, 2B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F

  • sIZE XL: 8A, 2B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F

Needles and Accessories

  • 3.75mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles, 80cm long
  • 3.75mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles, 100cm long
  • Set of 3.75mm (UK 10/US 3) double-pointed needles
  • (DPNs) for neck, if not using Magic Loop method 9 Stitch markers, including four locking stitch markers