*Knit.1 * Winter 2006/2007 #9

By Mari Lynn Patrick

Worked well professionally or casually, this two-piece suit is crocheted to mimic corduroy, and features a button-front, cap-sleeve top and a just-above-the-knee skirt.

Difficulty level

MATERIALS

7 (8, 9) hanks in Chocolate Cherry of Claudia Hand Painted Yarns Sport, 3oz/100g hanks, each approx 225yd/206m (wool)

Size F-5 (4mm) crochet hook OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

1yd/.95m of "/13mm wide elastic

Four 1"/25mm buttons

One set of six snaps

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS

Sized for Small (Medium, Large). Shown in size Small.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Skirt

Hip 33 (35, 38)"/84 (90, 96.5)cm

Waist 26 (28, 30)"/66 (72.5, 77.5)cm

Length 21"/53cm

Jacket

Bust (closed) 30 (32, 34)"/76 (81.5, 86.5)cm

Length 23 (24, 26)"/59.5 (63, 66)cm

GAUGE

19 sts and 20 rows to 4"/10cm over sc pat st using size F-5 (4mm) hook.