Pilaster by Lorenette Haynes

Craft: Knitting

Chic yet cozy, Pilaster features a dramatic diagonal line that brings a stylish flair to this statement wardrobe piece. Knit from the bottom up in one piece, this showstopping layer features all over stockinette framed by sleek twisted-stitch columns.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust: (34½, 38½, 43) 47½, 51½, 55½, 59½ {64, 68, 72}“ / (87.5, 98, 109) 120.5, 131, 141, 151 {162.5, 172.5, 183} cm
Leng

th: (42, 42½, 43) 43, 43½, 43½, 44 {44, 44½, 45}” / (106.5, 108, 109) 109, 110.5, 110.5, 112 {112, 113, 114.5} cm

Shown in size 43” / 109 cm.

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

YARN

BERROCO MERINO 401 (50 grs): (14, 15, 17) 18, 20, 21, 23 {24, 26, 28} balls #11278 Flint

NEEDLES and NOTIONS

32” / 80 cm circular needles, sizes 6 / 4 mm and 7 / 4.5 mm or size to obtain gauge

16” / 40 cm circular needle, size 7 / 4.5 mm

1 set double-pointed needles, or preferred needles for working small circumferences, sizes 6 / 4 mm and 7 / 4.5 mm

Tapestry needle

3 stitch markers (1 a different color for BOR)

Waste yarn to hold stitches

GAUGE

18 sts and 29 rows = 4” / 10 cm in St st on larger needle

25 sts = 4” / 10 cm in k1tbl, p1 ribbing

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