Mossdale

BLOCKS OF colour highlight the strongly contrasting textures on this tunic by Lisa Richardson. The diamond panel is wider on one side than the braided cable panel, while this is reversed on the other side of the garment. A split hem on the front emphasises this asymmetry.

SIZE

YARN

Rowan Softyak (DK weight; 76% cotton, 15% yak, 9% nylon; 135m/148yds per 50g ball)

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES

1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles

1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles

Cable needle

Stitch markers

TENSION

26 sts and 34 rows to 10cm over

Left Chart using 4mm needles.

28 sts and 34 rows to 10cm over

Right Chart using 4mm needles.

YARN STOCKISTS

Rowan 01484 668200

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BLOCKING DIAGRAM

CHARTS

Left Chart

Right Chart

KEY

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS

C3B: Slip 1 st to cn and hold at back, K2; K1 from cn.

C3F: Slip 2 sts to cn and hold at front, K1; K2 from cn.

C4B: Slip 2 sts to cn and hold at back, K2; K2 from cn.

C5B: Slip 3 sts to cn and hold at back, K2; K3 from cn.

C6B: Slip 3 sts to cn and hold at back, K3; K3 from cn.

C6F: Slip 3 sts to cn and hold at front, K3; K3 from cn.

T3F: Slip 2 sts to cn and hold at front, P1; K2 from cn.

T3B: Slip 1 st to cn and hold at back, K2; P1 from cn.

For general abbreviations, see p81