The Streymoy Dress is worked from the top down in a textured pattern and stocking stitch. First, the shoulder increases are worked, then the sleeve increases.
Body and sleeves are then worked separately, with increases on the body and decreases on the sleeves. The body and sleeves are finished with ribbed edges in thicker yarn.
SIZE
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest width: 87 (93) 103 (110) 120 (128) cm
Total length: approx. 75 (76) 77 (78) 79 (80) cm measured in the middle of the back from the neck down.
Sleeve length: approx. 49 (50) 51 (52) 53 (54) cm
We recommend a movement space of 5-10 cm.
RECOMMENDED NEEDLES
Circular needles: 3 mm (40 cm), 3.5 mm (60 cm) and 4 mm (80 cm)
Double pointed needles: 3.5 and 4 mm
MATERIALS
Alpaca from Kit Couture (50 g = 165 m) Col A: 350 (400) 400 (450) 450 (500) g
Highland from Kit Couture (50 g = 100 m) Col B: 150 (150) 150 (200) 200 (200) g
TENSION
24 sts and approx. 39 rows over textured pattern using 3.5 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm (measured after washing and blocking).
