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Ikebana Pullover

©Knitscene Magazine
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Two long cabled strips form the right and left halves of this unusual vest.

A center section is picked up along the edges, then joined seamlessly with Kitchener.

Go up a couple sizes for a dramatic kimono look.

 

Originally Published Knitscene Winter/Spring 2011

 

 

Available Online for $5.50

 

 

 

 

 


Finished Size 37 (41, 45, 49)" body circumference; shown in size 37" 


Yarn O-Wool Balance (50% organic merino, 50% organic cotton; 130 yd [120 m]/50 g):,  #6105 butterstone, 7 (8, 9, 10) skeins Yarn distributed by Tunney Wool Company
 

 

Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 32" or longer circular (cir) needle, Size 5 (3.75) needles
 

 

Notions Removable markers (m), Waste yarn or spare needle, Cable needle (cn), Yarn needle
 

 

Gauge 28 sts and 26 rows = 4" in cable patt on larger needles, after washing and blocking; 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needle, after washing and blocking