The body is knitted in the round up to the armholes, then each part (back and front) is knitted separately back and forth. They are then connected by the straps using grafting. The armhole and neckline edges are turned up and then worked in icord. The sleeves are turned up and then knitted in the round with shortened rows.
Patterns available in French and English.
Thread used:
- Linaé 95% French linen 5% cotton
- Perelle 100% hemp
Material :
- Circular needles 2.75mm (ribbing), 3mm (icord) and 3.5mm (straps and bodies)
- Adjust the needle size to get the correct gauge
- 80cm cable + cable for putting the stitches on hold
- 1 wool needle and marker rings
Sample :
- With 3.5mm needles, 25 stitches and 28 rows = 10cm in herringbone stitch
- A pattern measures 4cm