Size: (1) 2 (3) 4 (5) 6 (7) Bust circumference: (70) 75 (80) 84 (88) 92 (97) cm around the bust. Size guide: The knit should have a negative ease of 10 cm to ensure a snug fit. This means that the bust circumference of the knit should be 10 cm smaller than the actual bust measurement. Gauge: 9 stitches x 15 rows in stockinette stitch = 10 x 10 cm (after washing). Recommended needles: 10 mm needles (40 and 60/80 cm) 9 mm needles (40 cm) Length: (50) 52 (54) 56 (58) 60 (62) cm measured from the neck (or desired length). Yarn selection: The Banda-zipper in the picture is knitted with two thick yarn strands and mohair threads in various shades, added to create a beautiful color play. This is an ideal upcycling project. Which yarn should you choose? Upcycled yarn or new yarn? Upcycled yarn:Consider using recycled or leftover yarn for your knitting. It is more affordable and better for the environment.Experiment until you achieve a gauge of 9 stitches x 15 rows = 10 cm.See the “Color scheme” section for more information. Amount needed:(550) 600 (600) 650 (650) 700 (750) meters of each strand. New yarn:For a size 3, I used: 4 skeins of Air from DROPS Yarn (2 skeins in Wheat (02) and 2 skeins in Beige (26), alternating between them) 6 skeins of Merino Extra Fine from DROPS Yarn (in Natural, used throughout) Additionally, various brown shades of mohair and brushed alpaca were randomly incorporated into the sweater to create a color play. Example: 1 skein Brushed Alpaca Silk from DROPS (05 Beige) 1 skein Kid-Silk from DROPS (15 Dark Brown) 3 skeins of continuous mohair threads from DROPS in a white/natural color See the “Color scheme” section for more details. Alternative suggestion: (All strands used continuously) (3) 4 (4) 4 (4) 4 (4) Infinity Hearts Orchid Yarn (3) 3 (3) 4 (4) 4 (4) Kid-Silk from DROPS (11) 12 (12) 13 (13) 14 (15) Infinity Hearts Snowdrop COLOR SCHEME: In my Banda-zipper, I incorporated a color play consisting of various brown shades. There are three elements in the color play: A continuous white wool thread A blow yarn that is randomly replaced with another color throughout the zipper Mohair/alpaca threads: A continuous white mohair thread and different shades of brown, added randomly throughout the project.
