Orchidaceae is knitted in Excelana DK, 100% British wool, a soft, warm, but rubust yarn. and is a quick knit to accomplish. The larger stitch gauge adds extra definition and drama to the lace yoke.
Susan is shown wearing the 3rd size with 7cm (2.75in) of ease for a semi-fitted look.
[bold: The pattern includes instructions for nine sizes between 28 inch (70cm) and 62 inch (156cm) chest and contains clear written and charted instructions, a comprehensive schematic diagram and sizing chart.:bold] :tab1] [tab2: Yarn[link: Susan Crawford Excelana DK=:=/products/excelana-dk :link], 100% British wool
(247m/270yds per 100g skein)
4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins, shade [link: Cinnamon=:=/products/excelana-dk-cinnamon :link]
Suggested needles
Small needles:
3.25mm (US 3) circular needle (40-60cm in length)
3.25mm (US 3) circular needle (80-100cm in length)
Set of 3.25mm (US 3) DPNs
Large needles:
4mm (US 6) circular needle (40cm in length)
4mm (US 6) circular needle (80-100cm in length)
Set of 4mm (US 6) DPNs
Gauge
22 sts and 30 rounds = 10cm (4in) measured over stocking stitch worked in the round.
We obtained this gauge using 4mm needles.
Notions
Waste yarn or stitch holders
Stitch markers :tab2]
[tab3: Knitting in the round
Short row shaping
Following a chart
Knitting a lace pattern
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Yarn kits are also available offering a considerable discount on purchasing the yarn separately.
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