The Katharine Knitwear Collection is a knitwear collection inspired by the iconic style of Katharine Hepburn. She was a pioneer in the field of wearing trousers, miles ahead of the other style icons of her time. This top is inspired by a dress she wore in one of her films.
Construction Worked top down with just one round of increase after the neck line. You use various needle sizes to shape the top.
Needles 16 and 32” circular needles US 2 1/2, 6 and 8 | 40 and 80 cm circular needles 3, 4 and 5 mm
Gauge per 4’’ | 10 cm Stockinette on US 2 1/2: 24 sts / 36 rows Rib on US 2 1/2: 20 sts / 38 rows Stockinette on US 6: 18 sts / 26 rows Stockinette on US 8: 14 sts / 24 rows
Measurements, lying flat Max width yoke including sleeves: around 24 (25.6) 31.5 (33) 35.4 (41.3)’’ | 61 (65) 80 (84) 90 (105) cm The garment has a long yoke and lots of fabric around the chest area, so part of the fabric on the sleeves will contribute to the width for the bust. Waist: 12.6 (13.8) 15.4 (17.3) 19.7 (21.3)’’ | 32 (35) 39 (44) 50 (54) cm Length: 18.5 (19.3) 20.1 (20.9) 21.7 (22.4)’’ | 47 (49) 51 (53) 55 (57) cm
Choice of yarns Pickles Soft Fuzz | 195 m/ 213 y / 50 g A fluffy and ultra-yielding yarn that is just as beautiful used as a second strand as it is on its own.
Other options: Rauma Alpakka Lin | 175 g / 191 yds / 50 g Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk | 140 m/ 153 yds / 25 g
