Gemini by Åsa Buchta

Craft: Knitting

Delicate eyelets and seed stitch form a graceful pattern across the yoke of this top-down pullover. Gemini is the kind of sweater that elevates your entire wardrobe. Lightweight with beautiful drape, it’s sophisticated enough for every occasion.

Sizes

(1, 2, 3) 4, 5, 6, 7 {8, 9, 10}

Finished Measurements

Bust: (32, 36¼, 40) 44¼, 48, 52¼, 56 {60¼, 64, 67¾}“ / (80, 90.5, 100) 110.5, 120, 130.5, 140 {150.5, 160, 169.5} cm

Length: (20½, 21, 21¼) 21½, 21¾, 22, 22½ {22½, 23, 23½}” / (51.5, 52.5, 53) 54, 54.5, 55, 56.5 {56.5, 57.5, 59} cm

Shown in size 3 (40” / 100 cm), modeled with 5” / 12.5 cm positive ease

Recommended ease: 2–6” / 5–15 cm positive ease

Yarn

BERROCO BIELLA (60% Extra Fine Merino Wool, 30% Silk, 10% Kid Mohair, 202 yds/50 g)

(5, 6, 6) 7, 7, 8, 9 {9, 10, 10} balls #12910 Royal

Yardage

1010 - 2020 yards (924 - 1847 m)

Needles

32” / 80 cm circular needles, sizes 4 / 3.5 mm and 6 / 4 mm or size to obtain gauge

16” / 40 cm circular needles, sizes 4 / 3.5 mm and 6 / 4 mm

Double-pointed needles (or preferred needles for working small circumferences in the round), sizes 4 / 3.5 mm and 6 / 4 mm

Notions

Waste yarn to hold stitches, stitch markers

Gauge

23 sts and 32 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in St st on larger needles

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