A kit with the pattern (in English and Portuguese) and yarn necessary to knit Pelica, designed by for our yarn. This vest can be knitted in two different lengths: a short version and a long version. Please check the measurements for the length from neckline to back hem to determine which version you want to choose.
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest circumference: 91.3 (93.6, 100.2, 112.4) (120.2, 131.3, 141.3, 151.3) cm | 35.9 (36,9, 39, 45.2) (48.2, 52.6, 56.5, 60.5) in
Shoulder to shoulder: 35.6 (36.7, 38.9, 40) (42.2, 43.3, 44.4, 46.7) cm | 14 (14.5, 15.3, 15.8) (16.6, 17.1, 17.5, 18.4) in
Length from neckline to back hem:
Short version: 44.2 (45.3, 45.8, 48.9) (49.5, 51.6, 52.6, 54.7) cm | 17.4 (17.8, 18, 19.3) (19.5, 20.3, 20.7, 21.5) in
Long version: 52.1 (53.2, 53.7, 57.4) (57.9, 60.5, 61.6, 64.2) cm | 20.5 (20.9, 21.1, 22.6) (22.8, 23.8, 24.3, 25.3) in
Recommended ease: 5 to 10cm | 2 to 4 in of positive ease at the bust and/or 2cm | 0.8 in of positive ease at the shoulder. For a perfect fit, consider using the shoulder to shoulder measure as a reference, as well as the chest circumference.
This kit includes:
- Short version ONLY: 4 (4, 5, 6) (6, 7, 7, 8) skeins of Rosa Pomar (100% Saloia and Portuguese Merino wool, 125m | 136yd, 50g) in the chosen shade; OR
- Long version ONLY: 5 (6, 6, 7) (8, 8, 9, 10) skeins of Rosa Pomar (100% Saloia and Portuguese Merino wool, 125m | 136yd, 50g) in the chosen shade;
- digital copy of the pattern in English and Portuguese (sent by email via Ravelry);
- one .
Colors:
- Brusca B
- Brusca C584
- Brusca C571
- Brusca A587
- Brusca B571
- Choose color
Option "Choose color": please use the special instructions field in the shopping cart to indicate your choice of shade.
Note: The Pelica samples in photo 1 were knitted in the following yarns, in order: Brusca B (short version), Brusca C584 (short version), Brusca A587 (short version), Brusca C571 (short version), (short version), and Brusca B571 (long version). Débora's Pelica was knit in .
Suggested needles (not included): Please swatch and adjust sizes to match gauge: 4.5 mm / US 7 circular needles.
Gauge: 18 sts x 38 rows to 10 cm | 4 in in garter stitch.
Buttons (not included): 4 (short version) or 5 (long version) 15 to 20mm buttons and 4 (5) small buttons for securing the main buttons safely in place (optional).
With thanks to our neighbors Cortiço & Netos for letting us use their beautiful tiles shop for this shoot!