Square Pattern
Lead designer: Shellie Anderson
This statement piece features a classic square neckline that is high in the front and lower in the back. Off-set, sheer, side panels give unexpected yet sophisticated flair.
Skill Level
Easy
MATERIALS
Reed & Pebble Option
Shibui Knits Reed
3 (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins
Shibui Knits Pebble
3 (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins
Sample shown using a prior version of Reed, the discontinued yarn Linen, in Ivory
Reed & Cima Option
Shibui Knits Reed
3 (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins
Shibui Knits Cima
2 (2, 2, 3, 3) skeins
Gauge
21 sts & 30 rows = 4" in St st after blocking, with 1 strand of Reed and 1 strand of Pebble or Cima held together, on size 6 needles or size needed to obtain gauge
22 sts & 28 rows = 4" in St st after blocking, with 1 strand of Reed, on size 6 needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Needles
Size
XS (S, M, L, XL)
To fit bust size 32.5 (34.5, 36.5, 40.5, 44.5)"
Finished Dimensions
35 (37, 39, 43, 47)" bust circumference
22.5 (23, 23.5, 24, 24.5)" back length from shoulder
Model is 5'4" wearing Size S with +3" ease
Notes
Front and back are worked separately from the bottom up. Two side panels are knit separately, then inserted between front and back along each side. This garment can be worn with the lower neckline in either the back or the front.
Reed & Pebble Option: Hold 1 strand of Reed and 1 strand of Pebble together for front and back.
Reed & Cima Option: Hold 1 strand of Reed and 1 strand of Cima together for front and back.
Both options use 1 strand of Reed held single for side panels.