Diamonds Top by Pope Vergara / Koigu Kit

Diamonds Top by Pope Vergara / Koigu Kit - Backorders allowed

Kits available in for MEDIUM - size 3 full length to size 7 cropped including 8 x 50g (1400 yards) and beads only.

• Koigu / KPM, 100% merino, 160 m - 50 g / 175 yd

Other sizes only by special order - PETITE 1-3 short /long ; LARGE 6long - 9short; XL 9long- 10long

PATTERN

(pattern not included in pack)

The Diamond top is a beautiful pattern worked in-the-round from the bottom up, completely seamless. A delicate lace pattern emphasizes the hem, and beads add an extra interest to the neckline, hem and cuffs.

After working the desired body length, which is very easy to modify to a crop or full length version according to your preferences, the front and back are worked flat with decreases to shape the armhole.

SIZES

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9, 10)

Recommended ease: positive ease 0 to 4 cm / 0 to 1.5”. The sample is knitted in size 1, in a 80 cm / 32” bust.

NOTIONS

• Main needles: 3.5 mm / US 4, or size needed to obtain gauge.

• Cable lengths: Body: 80 cm / 32”/ Sleeves: preferred needles for small circumference knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs).

• Crochet hook 0.75 mm / US 14.

• Row counter (recommended).

• Stitch marker.

• Tapestry needle.

BEADS

Bead 1: Toho 6/0 / round: 11 (12, 13, 14, 16, 16) (17, 18, 18, 20) beads approx.

Bead 2: Toho 8/0 / round: 5 (8, 10, 12,16, 16) (18, 20, 22, 24) g approx.

Bead 3: Miyuki 4mm / square: 25 (28, 32, 34, 36, 36) (38, 42, 42, 46) g approx.

Bead 4: Miyuki 6/0 / round: 14 (18, 20, 22, 24, 24) (28, 30, 30, 34) g approx.

GAUGE

• Waste yarn or stitch holders.22 sts x 28 rounds = 10 cm / 4” Measured over stockinette stitch after blocking, worked in the round with main needles.

YARNS

Fingering Weight

Suggested yarn: Koigu / KPM, 100% merino, 160 m - 50 g / 175 yd - 1.75 oz / 3 (4, 5, 6, 7, 8) (8, 9, 10, 11) skeins Crop Length Version/ 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) (9, 10, 11, 12) skeins Full Length Version/ colorway: petrol.

NOTES

Noteº1: You can knit with or without beads if you wish.

Noteº2: The total amount of beads needed will vary according to their size.

Noteº3: Before starting your project, make a swatch to ensure you are getting gauge and that your sweater will come out to the correct final measurements. If you have more stitches per inch than indicated, your tension is tighter, and you must go up a needle size or two. If you have fewer stitches per inch than indicated, your tension is looser, and you need to go down a needle size or two.

Noteº4: Rows are worked flat and Rounds are worked in-theround.

Noteº5: The text in lilac are video links. Lace pattern emphasizes the hem, and beads add an extra interest to the neckline, hem and cuffs.

After working the desired body length, which is very easy to modify to a crop or full length version according to your preferences, the front and back are worked flat with decreases to shape the armhole.