VF178 Acorn Stitch Kimono

Description

VF178 Acorn Stitch Kimono

The Acorn Stitch Kimono from Vermont Fiber Designs is not as daunting as it may appear at first glance. The stunning stitch pattern is an easy one to memorize as it is basically a checkerboard pattern with some yarnovers and decreases. The body of the sweater is worked in one piece and the sleeves are worked in the round, so the only sewing required is to attach the sleeves to the body. You can choose to make the I-Cord belt, or simply close the cardigan with a shawl stick. Instructions are included for both 3/4-length sleeves and long sleeves.

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

SIZES
Women’s sizes: XX-Small (X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X). Model shown in size Medium.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
28.5 (33, 36.5, 41, 45.5, 48.5, 52.5, 56.5, 60.5, 65, 68)” bust, with fronts overlapped.

MATERIALS
Worsted weight
3/4-length sleeve version – 1100 (1175, 1300, 1425, 1600, 1700, 1800, 1950, 2025, 2175, 2275) yards
Long-sleeve version –  1175 (1275, 1400, 1550, 1725, 1825, 1925, 2100, 2175, 2300, 2400) yards

One size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle, 29″ long or longer

One size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle, 16″ long
One pair DPNs size 6 (4 mm)
Stitch markers
Stitch holder

GAUGE
In Acorn Stitch, 22 sts and 28 rows = 4″/10 cm.