Lyrides

DESCRIPTION

Lyrides is a top-down raglan with a lace hem, henley neckline, and twisted-rib details, knit in a single strand of lace-weight silk mohair yarn. Inspired by the radiant streaks of the annual meteor shower that occurs every April, this ethereal addition to your handmade wardrobe captures the magic of fleeting light against the dark night sky.

Designed with decorative median increases at the raglan lines, the sweater allows you to choose between long bishop sleeves that gather softly at the cuff or breezy short sleeves for a lighter option. A delicate lace motif reminiscent of shooting stars graces the hem. The timeless henley neckline and button plackets are done in twisted ribbing and include mitered increases for crisp corners.

Lyrides comes in 10 sizes (XS–6X) and includes instructions for vertical bust darts. The pattern provides both written and charted lace instructions and includes measurements in metric and US units.

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SIZING

• XS (S, M, L, XL) [2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X]
• To fit upper bust circumference of approx. 71 (82, 92, 102, 112) [122, 132, 142, 153, 163] cm / 28 (32¼, 36¼, 40¼, 44) [48, 52, 56, 60¼, 64¼]"
• Finished body circumference at underarm level: approx. 77 (86, 97, 106, 117) [128, 137, 148, 157, 168] cm / 30½ (34, 38¼, 42, 46¼) [50½, 54, 58¼, 62, 66¼]"
• Finished full bust circumference with bust shaping: approx. 82 (91, 102, 116, 127) [138, 147, 158, 172, 183] cm / 32¼ (35¾, 40, 45¾, 50) [54½, 58, 62¼, 67¾, 72]" or adjustable

Choose a size based on upper bust circumference (measured at the underarm level above any breast tissue). This size-inclusive sweater is intended to be worn with approx. 5 cm / 2" of positive ease.

Unfortunately I wasn't able to find test knitters for sizes XS and 3X–6X. If you'd like to knit any of these sizes, I would be happy to provide you the pattern free of charge in exchange for your feedback. Contact me for more information!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

See last photo.

GAUGE

• 22 sts × 37 rnds = 10 cm / 4" in stockinette and lace on larger needles, blocked
• 24 sts × 55 rnds = 10 cm / 4" in 1×1 twisted ribbing on smaller needles, blocked

MATERIALS

Yarn

Garnstudio DROPS Kid-Silk (75% mohair, 25% silk, 210 m/25 g, 230 yd/0.88 oz) in the colorway #60 peppermint

• for short-sleeved version: approx. 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) [6, 6, 7, 7, 8] skeins
• for long-sleeved version: approx. 5 (5, 6, 7, 7) [8, 8, 9, 9, 10] skeins

Or lace-weight yarn

• for short-sleeved version: approx. 700 (780, 890, 990, 1050) [1160, 1230, 1350, 1460, 1570] m / 770 (850, 980, 1080, 1150) [1270, 1350, 1470, 1600, 1720] yd
• for long-sleeved version: approx. 920 (1020, 1140, 1270, 1340) [1470, 1560, 1710, 1830, 1960] m / 1000 (1120, 1240, 1380, 1470) [1610, 1700, 1870, 2000, 2150] yd

Needles

• 3.0 mm / US #2½ short and long circular needles for stockinette and lace (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• 2.5 mm / US #1½ short and long circular needles for 1×1 twisted ribbing
• If not working in magic loop, double-pointed needles in the same sizes for the sleeves

Notions

• 4 regular + 4 locking stitch markers
• Waste yarn, extra cable, or circular needle for holding sleeve stitches
• Darning needle
• 3 (4, 4, 4, 4) [4, 5, 5, 5, 5] buttons, approx. 1 cm / ⅜" in diameter

TECHNIQUES USED

The pattern uses the following techniques: median, lifted and strand increases, casting on in the middle of a row, provisional cast-on, working in the round, lace, twisted ribbing, stretchy bind-off, yarnover buttonholes, and picking up stitches.

REFERENCES

• How to Knit Centered Median Increase (CMI)
• Knitted Cast-on
• Purled Cast-on
• 6+1 Provisional Cast-on Methods
• Vertical Bust Darts
• Horizontal (Short-row) Bust Darts
• Lori's Twisty Bind-off
• Comparison of 20 Stretchy Bind-off Methods
• Avoiding Underarm Holes in Knitting
• Blanket Stitch