LAYER UP WITH JACINTA BOWIE’S SUPER CHUNKY KNIT!
Moss stitch is always a popular choice and somehow elevates simple knit and purl stitches. The start of this project is really relaxing and not a bad choice for a TV knit, but when you get to the shaping, you’ll want to switch off that box set and give this project your full attention! The project includes quite a bit of shaping so look out for the instructions that are specific to your size and read our info panel for extra guidance.
As the yarn is such good value, why not treat yourself to a really flash button, like the ceramic one used here.
MEASUREMENTS & SIZES
Dress size (approx.): 6 (8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22)
To fit chest (cm): 76 (81, 86, 91, 97, 101.5, 106.5, 112, 116)
Actual chest (cm): 89 (93, 97.5, 102, 106.5, 111, 115.5, 120, 124.5)
Length (cm): 72 (73, 73, 74, 74, 75, 75, 76, 77)
KNIT KIT
Yarn: James C. Brett Amazon, shade J23 Amber, 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9) 100g balls
Needles: 9mm, 10mm
Button: 5cm
Tapestry needle
TENSION SQUARE
■ 9 sts x 15 rows
■ 10cm x 10cm
■ Moss stitch
■ 10mm needles
FOR ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 97
ABOUT THE YARN
James C. Brett Amazon blends 80% acrylic with 20% wool for a soft and warm affordable yarn. There are 15 shades from subtle tones to bold brights. Machine wash your makes on a 30°C wash. This yarn has an RRP of £3.15 per 100g (81m) ball. Visit jamescbrett.co.uk for stockists.
☐ Row 2: k4, moss st to last four sts, k4
☐ Row 3: k4, k2tog, moss st to last four sts, k4. 21 (21, 22, 22, 23, 23, 24, 25, 25) sts
☐ Row 4: k4, k2tog, moss st to last six sts, k2tog, k4. 19 (19, 20, 20, 21, 21, 22, 23, 23) sts
☐ Row 5: k4, k2tog, moss st to last four sts, k4. 18 (18, 19, 19, 20, 20, 21, 22, 22) sts
☐ Row 6: k4, moss st to last six sts, k2tog, k4. 17 (17, 18, 18, 19, 19, 20, 21, 21) sts
☐ Row 7: k4, k2tog, moss st to last four sts, k4. 16 (16, 17, 17, 18, 18, 19, 20, 20) sts
☐ Row 8: k4, k2tog, moss st to last six sts, k2tog, k4. 14 (14, 15, 15, 16, 16, 17, 18, 18) sts
Front neckline shaping
☐ Next row: k4, moss st to last four sts, k4
☐ Next row (dec): k4, k2tog, moss st to last four sts, k4. 13 (13, 14, 14, 15, 15, 16, 17, 17) sts
☐ Rep last two rows four times more. 9 (9, 10, 10, 11, 11, 12, 13, 13) sts
First and second sizes only
☐ Row 1: k3, k2tog, k4. Eight sts
☐ Row 2: k to end
☐ Row 3: k3, k2tog, k3. Seven sts
☐ Row 4: k to end
☐ Row 5: k2, k2tog, k3. Six sts
Third and fourth sizes only
☐ Row 1: k3, p1, k2tog, k4. Nine sts
☐ Row 2: k5, p1, k3
☐ Row 3: k3, p1, k2tog, k3. Eight sts
☐ Row 4: k4, p1, k3
☐ Row 5: k3, k2tog, k3. Seven sts
Fifth and sixth sizes only
☐ Row 1: k3, p1, k1
