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Zodiac Check Mate Top Pattern (Intarsia) - Download

Zodiac Check Mate Top Pattern (Intarsia) - Download

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The Zodiac Check Mate Top uses intarsia to create a chequered fabric from separate yarn bobbins. The back is worked first, then stitches are picked up for short-row-shaped shoulders and neckline shaping. The garment sections and sleeves are shaped separately and seamed together. Italian bind-offs and a picked-up folded rib collar finish the edges.
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Pattern information

Available sizes
Size 1, Size 2, Size 3, Size 4, Size 5, Size 6, Size 7, Size 8, Size 9
Skill level
Intermediate
Yarn weight
Lace
Needles
6 mm, 5 mm

Fit & measurements

Size order: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.

To fit bust circumference: 71–76, 81–86, 91–96, 101–106, 111–117, 122–127, 132–137, 142–147, 152–158 cm.

Designed with 26 cm positive ease around the bust. Length can be adjusted; changes affect yarn requirements.

Yarn requirements

Size order: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.

Veranita total: 357, 376, 383, 411, 411, 439, 437, 472, 503 m.

Wensleyhaze total, including hems and collar: 587, 622, 645, 685, 708, 748, 767, 815, 859 m.

Needles & notions

Needles

Main body: 6 mm needles. Ribbing: 5 mm needles.

Circular needles to work the hem in the round. Double-pointed or circular needles to work the collar.

Notions

  • Stitch markers.
  • Stitch holders or waste yarn.
  • Tapestry needle for the Italian sewn bind-off.
  • 6 yarn bobbins: 3 for each colour.

Techniques
  • Intarsia
  • Short rows
  • German Short Row
  • Seaming
  • Tubular (Italian) bind-off
  • Ribbing

Construction

Intarsia colour blocks are worked flat with separate yarn bobbins. Picked-up short-row shoulders, neckline increases and sleeve shaping form the garment. The pieces are seamed, with Italian bind-offs and a folded picked-up rib collar.

Gauge

13 sts x 24.5 rows for 10 x 10cm / 4 x 4” Swatch in stockinette stitch with 6.0mm / 10US needle.