Bellissima

Bellissma combines the coziness of a cable-knit sweater with the elegance of lace in a flattering swing shape. Body and sleeves are knit in the round to the yoke where they are joined, then the yoke continues in the round to finish at the neck. Only the small seams at the underarms require sewing. Recommended for Intermediate knitters.

Recommended yarn:

Fiddlesticks Knitting Silken Merino (50% merino, 50% Tussah silk) each ball 50 g / 105 m

Knitted measurements at bust and yarn requirements:

Size 1: 34 inches - 13 balls

Size 2: 38 inches - 14 balls

Size 3: 42.5 inches - 15 balls

Size 4: 46.75 inches - 17 balls

Size 5: 51 inches - 19 balls

Needles:

3.5 mm (US 4) 32-inch circular needles for body

3.5 mm (US 4) 24-inch circular needles for body

3.5 mm (US 4) double-pointed needles or two 16-inch to 24-inch circular needles for sleeves

or sizes needed to obtain gauge

Gauge in garter stitch eyelet pattern:

4 inches = 20 stitches and 40 rows