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 raised then worked in icord. The sleeves are rolled up then knitted in the round with shortened rows.
Patterns available in French and English.
Yarn used:
- Linaé 95% French linen 5% cotton
- Perelle 100% hemp
Material :
- Circular needles of 2.75mm (rib), 3mm (icord) and 3.5mm (straps and body)
- Adjust needle size to get the correct sample
- 80cm cable + cable to put the stitches on hold
- 1 yarn needle and marker rings
Sample :
- With 3.5mm needles, 25 stitches and 28 rows = 10cm in herringbone stitch
- A pattern measures 4cm