Gibson Girl by Shirley Paden

Gibson Girl

Knitting
January 2004
DK (11 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 34 rows
in 6 inches, zigzag pattern on size 9 needles
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
US 11 - 8.0 mm
3.5 mm (E)
1071 - 1530 yards (979 - 1399 m)
Size 34 (37½, 39, 43, 44½)" (86.5 (95, 99, 109, 113) cm) bust/chest circumference
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $3.25.

Interweave SKU: EP0055

Pattern Description from Interweave Online Store:
Shirley Paden is an expert at designing allover lace garments. In this elegant, form-fitting pullover, she capitalizes on the stretchability of openwork patterns. The zigzag lace is visually slimming and produces graceful curves along the cast-on edges. A high neck (fastened with tiny buttons at the back), tapered waist, and bell sleeves add contemporary appeal to a sophisticated look.

Finished Size: Size 34 (37½, 39, 43, 44½)“ (86.5 (95, 99, 109, 113) cm) bust/chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 34” (86.5 cm).

Yarn: King Skipper (100% Egyptian cotton; 153 yd [140 m]/50 g): #147 light gray, 7 (8, 8, 9, 10) balls. Yarn distributed by Needful Yarns.

Yarn weight: #3 - Light

Gauge: 26 sts and 34 rows

Needles:

  • Body and sleeves: Sizes 9, 10, 10½, and 11 (5.5 mm, 6 mm, 6.5 mm, and 8 mm): straight.
  • Neckband: Size 9 (5.5 mm): 16” (40-cm) circular (cir).
  • Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Size E/4 (3.5-mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle; stitch holders; five 3/ 8” (1-cm) buttons; sewing needle and matching thread for attaching buttons.

Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Summer 2004