Bellmund by Mel Kennelly

Craft: Knitting

Bellmund is a cross-season staple perfect for layering over dresses, buttondowns, or tees. Worked from the bottom up with a strand of Vintage DK and a strand of Aerial held together, this popover features a deep split hem, stockinette body, and ribbed trims.

Finished measurements

Bust: (36, 40, 44) [48, 52, 56, 60] {64, 68, 72}“/(91.5, 101.5, 112) [122, 132, 142, 152.5] {162.5, 172.5, 183} cm

Length: (19, 19, 20¼) [21¾, 22¾, 22¾, 24¾] {24¾, 24¾, 26¾}”/(48.5, 48.5, 51.5) [55, 58, 58, 63] {63, 63, 68} cm

Shown in size 44”/112 cm.

Recommended ease: 2–4”/5–10 cm of positive ease.

Yarn

BERROCO VINTAGE DK (100g): (3,4, 4) [5, 5, 6, 6] {7, 7, 8} hanks

#2141 Wisteria (C1)

BERROCO AERIAL (25g): (3, 4, 4) [5, 5, 6, 7] {7, 7, 8} balls

#3490 Eggplant (C2)

Needles & notions

16”/40 cm circular needles, sizes 4/3.5 mm and 6/4 mm or size to obtain gauge

32”/80 cm circular needles, sizes 4/3.5 mm and 6/4 mm

Stitch markers

Tapestry Needle

Waste yarn or stitch holder

Gauge

22 sts and 28 rows = 4”/10 cm in St st using larger needle

Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge.

Yardage

1722 - 4592 yards (1575 - 4199 m)