Mezcal
Mezcal features simple lace on the body and stockinette stitch on both sleeves and collar. It’s meant to be worn open. Details such as darts at each shoulder, a ribbing that plays off the body, a folded collar and deep cuffs play with textures and lines that show up beautifully in the yarn.
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Yarn: Julie Asselin Leizu DK (90% SW merino, 10% silk; 260yds/238m per 4oz/115g skein). If substituting, you want a DK or light worsted weight yarn. Subtle vareigation works well with this lace pattern and adds interest to the design.
Gauge: : 22 sts/32 rows in stockinette= 4”/10cm , 24 sts/32 rows in lace and rib motif = 4”/10cm
Needles: US 5/3.75mm
Sizes:
32(34,36,38,40)(44,48,52,56)”
81(86.5,91.5,96.5,101)(112,122,132,142)cm
Sizes based on final fabric and reflect measurement at bust. For fit shown, choose the size that allows for about 3”/7.75cm of positive ease based on your actual bust size. Sweater is NOT meant to close at front.
Yardage:
1200(1250,1300,1350,1400)(1500,1600,1700,1800)yds
1097(1143,1188,1234,1280)(1371,1463,1554,1645)m