Circe
We can be heroes *
Sophistication and intrigue personified, Circe delivers on silhouette and shape like none other. The dolman sleeves, nipped waist and richly textured panels create flattering lines without overpowering the wearer.
Knitting Circe is an adventure and wearing her a delight. The polished and shapely garment can be dressed up or down, and looks just as chic combined with tattered old jeans as with something more ornate and festive.
a 75 [85, 94, 105, 115.5, 123.5, 134.5] cm / 29.5 [33.5, 37, 41.25, 45.5, 48.75, 53]”
b 22 [24.5, 24.5, 24.5, 24.5, 26.5, 29] cm / 8.75 [9.75, 9.75, 9.75, 9.75, 10.5, 11.5]”
c 72 [73.5, 76, 78, 79, 81.5, 92.5] cm / 28.25 [29, 30, 30.75, 31.25, 32, 36.5]”
d 53.5 [54.5, 55, 56.5, 57, 58, 59] cm / 21 [21.5, 21.75, 22.25, 22.5, 22.75, 23.25]”
e 21 [21, 23, 23, 25, 26.5, 26.5] cm / 8.25 [8.25, 9, 9, 9.75, 10.5, 10.5]”
CONSTRUCTION
Circe is a top-down sweater with dolman shaped sleeves. You will start by working two cabled strips that run from the neckline over the shoulders down the sleeves. Stitches are picked up from these strips and worked down using short rows to shape the shoulders. Once the upper front and back are finished, you will join them to work the lower body in the round.
For the lower sleeves, stitches are picked up from the sleeve edge, and worked in the round to the desired length.
SIZES
XS [S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X]
Finished upper hip measurement: 75 [85, 94, 105, 115.5, 123.5, 134.5] cm / 29.5 [33.5, 37, 41.25, 45.5, 48.75, 53]”
The sweater is designed to fall at the upper hip with no ease. If you want to lengthen your sweater, choose a size with an upper hip measurement that is closer to your full hip circumference.
Sample is shown in size S with no ease at the upper hip.
YARN
Biches & Bûches Le Petit Lambswool, 100% wool, 248 m / 270 yards per 50 gr (colorway blue green) held together with
Biches & Bûches Le Petit Silk & Mohair, 30% silk and 70% kid mohair, 212 m / 232 yard per 25 gr (colorway blue green)
950 [1000, 1100, 1200, 1350, 1450, 1550] m / 1040 [1100, 1200, 1310, 1480, 1590, 1700] yards of each yarn.
NEEDLES
Needle A (for the body and the sleeves)
One 100 cm / 40” circular needle, one 80 cm / 32” circular needle and a set of needles for working a small circumference in the round (DPNs, 1 long circular or 2 short circulars) in size needed to obtain gauge listed.
Suggested needle size: 3.75 mm / US #5.
Needle B (for the ribbing of the body and sleeves)
One 80 cm / 32” circular needle and a set of needles for working a small circumference in the round (DPNs, 1 long circular or 2 short circulars).
Suggested needle size: 3.25 mm / US #3.
Needle C (for the I-cord around the neckline)
One 40 cm / 16” circular needle.
Suggested needle size: 4 mm / US #6.
GAUGE
Measured after blocking.
Ridged Stockinette Stitch: 18 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4”.
Trinity Stitch: 22 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4”.
Cable Panels: 22 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4”.
* David Bowie