Sicily's body is finished with a knit-in folded hem that inspires the layered welts in contrasting colors at the bottom of the sleeve. Serena , our sportweight baby alpaca-pima cotton yarn, is a yarn destined for soft, close-to-the skin garments and accessories. The yarn is amazingly versatile at the range of gauges it can accomplish, from a compact and opaque fabric to a loose, gauzy one. SIZES Finished Chest Circumference: 33 (36, 40, 44) (48, 52, 56, 60)" Length: 21¾ (22¼, 22½, 22½) (22¾, 23¼, 23¾, 24¼)" (see Notes) Sweater shown is 36" size modeled with 0" ease. MATERIALS Yarn Manos del Uruguay SERENA (60% baby alpaca, 40% pima cotton; approx. 170 yds/50 g): 5 (5, 6, 7) (7, 8, 9, 9) sks MC, and 1 sk each of CC1 and CC2 for all sizes. Shown in S21754 Bachata (MC), S2102 Juanita (CC1), and S2637 Wild Orchid (CC2) Needles & Notions US 3/3.25 mm straight needles or 29" circular needle, and 16" circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge Spare circular needle same size or smaller than main needle for joining hems Waste yarn for provisional cast-on Stitch marker Tapestry needle GAUGE 25½ sts and 30½ rows = 4"/10 cm in St st after blocking and hanging (see Notes). NOTES The back, front, and sleeves are worked separately, back and forth in rows, and then seamed together during finishing. The lower edge of the body is finished with a double-layer hem. The same technique used to join the body's folded hem is used for the three tucks on each sleeve cuff. This luxurious, versatile blend of alpaca and cotton may require extra care when swatching to achieve the best results. Make a generous swatch, about 6" to 8" square. Wash the swatch according to the label instructions and lay flat to dry. Using clothespins or clips, hang the dried swatch overnight, and then check the gauge again.
