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DIAMANTA is based on an old lace design called cockleshells, which is normally knit very tightly; we have updated it for a modern look with larger needles and a glamorous yarn combo. French Girl walks you through it step-by-step, so be brave and take the plunge! A pattern swatch is your best friend here.
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MEASURE: 62-72”(158-183cm) x 25”(63.5cm). DIAMANTA’s drapey beauty may be worn by all; width could be adjusted by increasing or decreasing 12-row pattern repeat, and the length by casting on more stitches in multiples of 19, adding 2 sts at the very end for selvedge (K 2).
GAUGE: One pattern repeat (19+4 sts) = 8-9in (20-23cm) width by 5”(13cm) length with#13 (9mm) needles. Swatch to determine the looseness you prefer, remembering that gauge will expand after blocking. Since the wrap stretches naturally length-wise and needs to be blocked widthwise, gauge is somewhat fluid; size up or down depending on desired finished look. At least 4 pattern repeats in width are recommended; determine final width as you work on garment.
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*****This pattern is a copyrighted design by French Girl Knits and may not be reproduced or used for commercial purposes (such as selling items made from this pattern) unless you want to be chased down by a posse of knitting-needle-carrying French Girls :) *******
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