LADY SLIPPER
LADY SLIPPER
Lady Slipper was originally published in amirisu’s Issue 16, Summer 2018.
This product listing is for the PDF pattern for the garment pictured and described here and not the actual finished item.
SIZES
Finished chest measurements: S (M, L) = 32 - 36 (38 - 42, 44 - 48)“/ 81.5 - 91.5 (96.5 - 106.5, 112 - 122) cm
The sample was knit in size S with 73⁄4” / 20 cm positive ease.
YARN
Fingering weight yarn
Approximately 722 (940, 1224) yards, 660 (860, 1120) m
2 (3, 3) skeins of Parade (60% Wool, 20% Cotton, 10% Silk, 10% Linen ; 420yards / 384m, 100g)
Sample is shown in Jaipur
NEEDLES
A US 21⁄2 (3 mm) 40” / 100 cm (or longer) circular needle A set of US 5 (3.75 mm) double pointed needles (DPNs) Or, needles required to obtain gauge
GAUGE (after blocking)
24 stitches & 37 rows = 4” / 10cm in St st with US 21⁄2 (3 mm) needle 24 rows = 4” / 10cm in I-Cord with US 5 (3.75 mm) needle
TOOLS
Stitch markers (2), tapestry needle, crochet hook, waste yarn or stitch holders, 3 yards of 2.5”/ 6 cm wide ribbon, blocking wires & t-pins (optional)
NOTES
The front and back of this wrap top are knit flat and then seamed together at the shoulders. The two sets of ties are then wrapped around the body to close the side seams. The front ties are created by an I-Cord, which are first wrapped and tied at the back of the wearer. The back tie is one long piece of fabric. This tie, is then brought to the front of the wearer and tied in a knot or bow to finish closing the side seams. The finished top is a rectangle when laid flat, blocking wires and t-pins help when blocking it keep the shape an even rectangle. Sewing instructions are provided to make one’s own ribbon if desired.
Lady Slipper is also available in Japanese.
Photography by amirisu.
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