Baringo by Anne Kuo Lukito

Craft: Knitting

This pattern is available on Ravelry.  

Sizes

Bust Circumference: 36¼ (40, 44¼, 48, 52¼, 56, 58¼)”

Intended to be worn with 1–2” ease at bust.

Sweater shown measures 36¼”.

Yarn

Manos del Uruguay SILK BLEND (70% extrafine merino wool, 30% silk; approx. 50g/150 yds)

8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 13) sk MC and 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2) sk CC

Shown in #3014 Natural (MC) and #3044 Briar (CC)

Needles & Notions

US 4/3.5mm ndls, 16” and 32” circulars and set of double-pointed, or 1–2 sizes smaller than gauge needle

US 6/4mm ndls, 16” and 32” circulars and set of double-pointed, or size needed to obtain gauge

stitch markers in 2 different colors

waste yarn

tapestry needle

Gauge

21 stitches and 33 rounds = 4” over Stockinette Stitch, using larger needle.

Note: It is important to work gauge swatch in the round and block for proper sizing and fit.

18 stitches and 24 rows (48 brioche rows) = 4” wide and 3¾” long in 2-color brioche rib, using smaller needle