MINCE - pdf -

MINCE is worked seamlessly from the top down. First the neck is shaped by working short rows back and forth and then the yoke is joined to work in the round. The yoke is worked using the contiguous method.

MATERIAL:

BC Garn Semilla, 100 % organic wool, 50g = 160m / 175 yds.

YARDAGE:

XS1080 ( S1120 / M1200 / L1300 / XL1400 / XXL1580 ) m

XS1181 ( S1225 / M1312 / L1421 / XL1531 / XXL1728 ) yds

NEEDLES:

Circular needles and dpns US6 (4 mm) and US4 (3,5 mm) or circular needle for magic loop, or needle size required to get gauge.

GAUGE:

24,5 sts x 37 rows / rounds = 4 x 4 " (10 x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch on larger needle after blocking.

TOOLS:

Stitch markers, stitch holders or scrap yarn, tapestry needle.

SIZES:

XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

MEASUREMENTS:

circumference bust:

88, 94, 98, 104, 112, 120 cm.

34.6, 37, 38.6, 40.9, 44, 47.2 inches.

REQUIREMENTS:

Short row shaping using the german short rows method (see glossary), increases m1l / m1r, decreases ssk / k2tog, slip pattern, increases LLI / RLI.