Trompe l’oeil by Sandi Rosner

Trompe l’oeil

Knitting
November 2012
22 stitches and 21 rows = 4 inches
in Over Chart A, using larger needle
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
4.0 mm (G)
See below
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This Fair Isle pattern looks like giant knit stitches on a field of turquoise, blue, and green stripes. Worked in the round, this beauty is finished with a zipper placed within a steeked opening.

Skill level: Intermediate +

Dimensions:
Waist: 29 (32½, 36½, 40, 43½)“
Hips: 35½ (39, 42½, 46, 50)”
Length: 22½“

Yarn requirements:
A 440 (490, 535, 580, 625) yds
B 170 (190, 210, 225, 245) yds
C 85 (95, 105, 115, 125) yds
D 110 (120, 130, 145, 155) yds
E 35 (35, 40, 45, 45) yds

Color: 12171 Purple
Anthracite (A), 12176; Teal Viper (B), 71602; Petrol Blue (C), 61635; Deep Jungle (D), and 12183 City Turf (E)

Notions:
stitch markers
7” long zipper
1 (1, 1½, 1½, 1½) yds elastic ¾“ wide
sewing needle and thread

Pattern found on pp. 46-47.