Jinshe is knitted seamlessly from the top down with a circular yoke, pockets are optional.
SIZE
Finished bust circumference: 90 (100, 110, 120)(130, 140, 150) cm or 35½ (39¼, 43¼, 47½)(51¼, 55, 59) in.
Suggested ease: 5 to 15 cm or 2 to 6 in.
MATERIAL
Yarn: two yarns held together, approximately 780 (890, 1000, 1200)(1250, 1370, 1490) meters of lace yarn and approximately 780 (890, 1000, 1200)(1250, 1370, 1490) meters of fingering yarn. Possible to replace them with a sport yarn.
The sample is knitted with Tynn Silk Mohair (lace, 57% mohair, 28% silk and 15% wool, 25g/212m, colourway: Vert Câpre) of SANDNES GARN and Sootwist (fingering, 100% merino, 100g/350m, colourway: white) of Soobelle Yarn.
Needles: 3.5mm/US4 and 4mm/US6circular needles. Adjust needle size to obtain the correct gauge.
Other: stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holders or waste yarn, 14 buttons of 1,5 cm or ½ in. and 5 press studs.
GAUGE
With 4mm/US6 needles and two yarns held together, 21 sts and 27 rows = 10 cm/4’’ in stockinette stitch, washed and blocked.