SEASIDE DISCO T - pattern designed by Ailbíona McLochlainn Put on your glitter eyeshadow and meet me by the pier. Tonight we disco! Indulging early 1980s nostalgia whilst sporting a contemporary silhouette, the Seaside Disco T is an easy and versatile pattern. A basic drop-shoulder top with nautical details, the instructions are written for DK to Aran weight yarns, and can be adjusted for any yarn weight and gauge - making this pattern ideal for Folklore’s selection of cotton-blend yarns. YARN Suitable for DK to Aran weight yarns (approximately 165m/ 185y - 200m/ 225y per100g/ 3.5oz GAUGE 18 sts x 24 rounds = 10cm x10cm/ 4” x 4” in stockinette for main fabric20 sts x 26 rounds = 10cm x10cm/ 4” x 4” in 2x2 rib for hem22 sts x 28 rounds = 10cm x10cm/ 4” x 4” in 2x2 rib for neckband and cuffs REQUIRED NEEDLES A: 4.5mm, or as needed to meet gauge for main fabric needle B (ribbed edgings for hem): 4mm, or 0.5mm smaller in diameter than needles used for main fabric needle C (ribbed edgings for neckband and cuffs): 3.5mm, or 1mm smaller in diameter than for main fabric YARN QUANTITIES AT STATED GAUGE Short sleeve version requires approximately 300g (350g, 400g, 400g, 450g, 450g, 500g, 500g) in total. If opting for stripes, project requires approximately:MC: 200g (250g, 300g, 300g, 350g, 350g, 350g, 350g)CC: 100g (100g, 100g, 100g, 100g, 100g, 150g, 150g) MEASUREMENTS Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) measures as follows - Back of Neck: 18cm/ 7.5" (19cm/ 7.5", 20cm/ 8", 21cm/ 8.5", 21cm/ 8.5", 22cm/ 9", 23cm/ 9.25", 24cm/ 9.5") Chest Circumference: 87cm/ 35" (96cm/ 38.5", 105cm/ 42.25", 116cm/ 46.5", 127cm/ 51", 138cm/ 55.25", 149cm/ 59.5", 160cm/ 64") Shoulder Length: 14cm/ 5.75" (16cm/ 6.5", 18cm/ 7.25", 20cm/ 8", 22cm/ 8.75", 23cm/ 9.5", 25cm/ 10.25", 27cm/ 11") Armhole Depth: 18cm/ 7.25" (19cm/ 7.5", 20cm/ 8", 21cm/ 8.5", 22cm/ 8.75", 23cm/ 9.25", 24cm/ 9.5", 25cm/ 10") Bodice Length: 33cm/ 13.25" Sleeve Length Short sleeve: 2cm/ 1" 3/4 Sleeve: 31cm/ 12.5" Long Sleeve: 41cm/ 16.5"
