Lacy & Lounge-y Robe
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We love how the moss stitch tie and border on this floor-length robe frames the lace pattern. The color's more cheery blue than "feeling blue" too.
By Jen Arnall-Culliford
YARN
STITCH NATION BY DEBBIE STOLLER BAMBOO EWE, 3½oz/100g balls each approx 177yds/162m (55% viscose from bamboo, 45% wool)
12 (13, 14, 15, 16) balls in #5510 Beach Glass
KNITTING NEEDLES
1 pair size 8 (5mm) knitting needles or any size to obtain correct gauge
1 pair size 7 (4.5mm) knitting needles
1 pair size 5 (3.75mm) knitting needles
NOTIONS
Stitch holders
Stitch markers
Yarn needle
SIZES
X-S (S, M, L, X-L)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust 42 (43, 49, 51, 55)"/106.5 (109, 124.5, 129.5, 139.5)cm
Length 49 (49, 49½, 49½, 50)"/124.5 (124.5, 125.5, 125.5, 127)cm
GAUGE
18 sts and 23 rows = 4"/10cm in Stockinette stitch using largest needles
Remember to check gauge for best results!
HOW TO MAKE A GAUGE SWATCH
With largest needles, cast on 18 sts.
Work in Stockinette st for 4"/10cm from beginning.
Bind off.
Resulting gauge swatch should measure 4"/10cm square. If necessary, adjust needle size to obtain gauge.
NOTE ABOUT PATTERNS
This is a pattern preview only. It is provided so that readers can see the photos and check that they have the necessary supplies. The pattern for this project appears in our November/December '10 issue, available in hard copy only. To get just the issue with the pattern, call 800-865-7240 for the individual issue. Don't miss any of our patterns in the future: SUBSCRIBE NOW.
NOTE ABOUT PATTERNS
This is only a preview of the pattern available in Your Knitting Life magazine, so you can see the yarn and ensure you have the necessary supplies. If you have specific questions about this pattern, please email the editorial staff.
The pattern for this project is available in hard copy only. To get only the print-version of the issue with this pattern, go here. Don't miss any of our patterns in the future: SUBSCRIBE NOW!