MATERIALS
Malabrigo Sock; light fingering / 3 ply; 440 yd (402 m) per 100 g skein; 100% Merino wool, SW346 Fiona colorway
Hook: U.S. E (3.5 mm)
Yarn needle to weave in ends
Stitch markers
YARDAGE
2 (3, 4), (5, 6, 7) skeins
783 (1135, 1540), (1962, 2420, 2931) yds
715 (1038, 1407), (1793, 2211, 2678) m
GAUGE FOR SWATCH
24 sts (sc and chs) and 24 rows = 4″ (10 cm)
worked in linen st patt only.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
The pattern is written for six width options and allows for the making of custom modifications, such as adding more ease to the body, making it longer, adjusting the sleeve length and width on your liking easily and as you go by working extra st- and row- PRs.
Sizes 1 (2, 3), (4, 5, 6):
Width: 19 (21¼, 23⅝), (26, 28⅜, 30¾)’’ / 48 (54, 60), (66, 72, 78) cm
Circumference: 38 (42½, 47¼), (52, 56¾, 61½)’’ / 96 (108, 120), (132, 144, 156) cm
Length (adjustable): 18½ (19 ¾, 20⅞), (22, 23¼, 24⅜)’’ / 47 (50, 53), (56, 59, 62) cm
Sleeve circumference: 13⅜ (13⅜, 15¾), (15¾, 15¾, 18⅛)’’ / 34 (34, 40), (40, 40, 46) cm
Neckline back width: 7-8¼’’/ 18-21 cm
Neckline depth: 6¼-7’’/ 16-18 cm
The stitch pattern in my Leaf shawl and top designs is based on the linen (moss) stitch. It is modified in an unusual way to create wonderfully textured and bold lines. If you are looking for a gentler, more delicate look, check the Mint Leaf top, with its softly curved lines and airy eyelets.
