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Feminine
Knits
25 Must-Have
Chic Designs
Rita
Chest
Total length
XL
in
34
37
40
43
cm
86
94
102
110
in
22
22
23
23
cm
57
58
59
60
Garter Stitch
Ess e n t i a l l y F e m i n i n e K n i t s
Chest
XL
in
33
36
39
42
cm
84
92
100
108
in
15
15
16
16
cm
39
40
41
42
in
27
27
28
28
cm
69
70
71
72
Total length
Bolero, approx
Sweater, approx
note:
Yarn alternatives: Many other yarns are available that will work equally well at this
gauge, for example, Mini Alpaca and Mini Duett from Sandnes Yarn and Semilla Fino and
Silkbloom Fino from BC Yarn. If the substitute you choose has fewer yards (meters) than the
recommended yarn, dont forget to buy extra.
Information in the
instructions regarding
the length of the short
bolero and the long
sweater is separated
by a slash ( / ):
numbers before the
slash pertain to the
bolero and numbers
after the slash refer to
the long sweater.
Yarn Amounts: 2 (2, 3, 3) skeins peach, 015 for the bolero, and 3 (3, 4, 4) skeins gray-green,
012 for the sweater.
Needles: U. S. sizes 2.5 and 4 (3 and 3.5 mm): straight. U. S. size 4 (3.5 mm): 32 (80
cm) circular. 2 Dpn or cable needles for pleats and cable crossing. Adjust needle sizes if
necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: 7 buttons, approx 58 " (1618 mm).
Gauge: 27 sts and 36 rows = 4 4" (10 10 cm) in St st on larger needle
Ess e n t i a l l y F e m i n i n e K n i t s
Contents
Foreword
General Information
Symbol Key
Garter Stitch
Rita
Fiona
Siri
Tara
Rosita
Leaf Patterns
Structural: Raya
Palma
Lilly
Hella
Nikita
Bella
Structural
Gerda
Raya
Smilla
Paula
Penelope
Cable Patterns
Viola
Lea and Lola
Petra
Wilma
Amanda
Lace Patterns
Lana
Cecilia
Holly
Coco
Vicky
Yarn Sources
Essentially
Feminine Knits
Distinctively modern, essentially feminine
Essentially Feminine Knits features a collection of 25
must-have garments and accessories for every occasionfrom
casual to dressy. Designer and author Lene Holme Samses patterns embody a sometimes delicate but always fashionably ladylike
approach. Focusing on Lenes signature botanical lace motifs, this
collection offers designs with a variety of beautiful effects. Inside
youll find original sweaters, tops, jackets, hats, scarves, and mittens. Each pattern reveals elegant detailing, a flattering silhouette,
and classic style. Essentially Feminine Knits will keep you refined,
chic, and simply feminine.