*Knit.1 * Fall 2006 #30

By Melissa Matthay

Feeding through itself at the front, this 1970s-inspired sleeveless piece gets its rib pattern from an elongated slip stitch.

Difficulty level

MATERIALS

8 (9, 11, 12, 14, 16) balls each in #277 Country Sunset of Landscapes by Lion Brand, 1oz/50g balls, each approx 55yd/50m (wool/acrylic)

One pair size 11 (8mm) knitting needles OR SIZE TO GET GAUGE

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS

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

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Back width 16 (18, 20, 22, 24, 2714)"/42.5 (45.5, 51.5, 57, 63, 69)cm

Back length 9 (10, 11, 11, 12, 13)"/24 (25.5, 28, 29, 31.5, 33)cm

Front length 29 (30, 31, 31, 32, 33)"/75 (76, 78.5, 80, 82.5, 84)cm

GAUGE

14 sts and 21 rows to 4"/10cm over garter slip st pat using size 11 (8mm) needles.