For this pattern I used:
Yarn & Amounts: 1(1:2:2:3) 100g hank(s) of WYS Bluefaced Leicester DK – Undyed (100% Bluefaced Leicester wool, 225m/243yds per 100g).
Metres: 120(220:330:440:530)m.
My Alternative Yarn Suggestions & Amounts: Mohair Tweed 2(2:3:4:5) 50g balls or WYS Illustrious Naturals DK 1(1:2:2:3) 100g hank(s).
Needles: 3.75mm and 4mm.
Gauge (tension): 22 stitches and 32 rows to 10cm/4ins square over stocking stitch using 4mm needles.
Measurements:
To Fit Age (suggested): |
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| 0-1 | 1-2 | 3-4 | 5-6 | 7-8 | years |
Actual Chest Measurement |
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| 42 | 50 | 58 | 66 | 74 | cms |
| 16½ | 19¾ | 22½ | 26 | 29¼ | ins |
Length (from shoulder) |
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| 24 | 28 | 34 | 40 | 46 | cms |
| 9½ | 11 | 13¼ | 15¾ | 18 | ins |
My design ideas and advice: I love playing about, designing with ribs and cables. I also enjoy playing with decreases, making sure the stitches follow the line of decreases smoothly.
I think I knitted this ‘simple’ little tank top about four or five times to get the detail exactly right. I wanted the cables to follow up and over and down the back so I had to make sure the rib pattern was the correct repeat. This pattern was definitely one that challenged my designer’s mind! I wanted it to be simple and easy to knit so there aren’t any edges to pick up – remember this when joining in new balls.
