BASIA by Triona Murphy

BASIA

Knitting
April 2014
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches
in reverse stockinette on larger needles
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1050 - 1750 yards (960 - 1600 m)
Bust: 33 1⁄2 (37 1⁄2, 41 1⁄2, 45 1⁄2, 49 1⁄2, 53 1⁄2, 57 1⁄2)" Length: 16"
English
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Basia features a bold mock cable and eyelet pattern on a background of reverse stockinette stitch. No cable needle required! The classic cardigan shape and 3⁄4 length sleeves make this sweater a versatile spring cover-up.

Finished Measurements
Chest: 33 1⁄2 (37 1⁄2, 41 1⁄2, 45 1⁄2, 49 1⁄2, 53 1⁄2, 57 1⁄2)“ Length: 16”
Shown in 33 1⁄2” on 35 1⁄2” bust with 2” of negative ease

Yarn
Harrisville Silk & Wool Blend (DK weight) 50% Silk, 50% Pure Virgin Wool
175 yds per 50gr (1.75 oz) Skein1⁄4 Shown in Fern #203
6 (7, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10) Skeins

Notions
Removable stitch markers: at least 4 of color A, 2 of color B Waste yarn
Tapestry needle
6 buttons, 5/8”/15mm in diameter

ERRATA ADDED 12/1/15:
The Pattern Set-Up Row for the lower body has the cable patterns switched. The correct sequence should be to first work Row 1 of the Right Ribbed Mock Cable, then the Left Ribbed Mock Cable, then the Right Ribbed Mock Cable, then the Left Ribbed Mock Cable.