Azimuth
Azimuth is knit seamlessly from the bottom up, starting with a cropped 1x1 ribbing that deepens into a brioche stitch. The vertical ridges of the brioche are crossed by horizontal lines of a semi-transparent eyelet pattern in a contrasting colour. At the underarm, front and back are divided and knit flat. The v-neck has a brioche border with left and right slanting decreases shaping the neckline. The armholes are bordered by an i-cord edge, the neck is finished with an i-cord cast-off and the shoulders are joined with kitchener stitch or three-needle cast-off. Instructions are given for two lengths: a relaxed shoulder-to-hip version and a cropped shoulder-to-waist version.
This pattern was first published in Pom Pom Quarterly issue 33, Summer 2020
Photos by Shingi Rice, paintings by Juju Vail, hair and make up by Victoria Clarke, model Momina Hanan of Crumb Agency
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Finished chest (fullest point) circumference:
84 (94, 104, 112, 124, 135, 145, 155)cm / 33 (37, 41, 44, 49, 53, 57, 61)“ – to be worn with 5-10cm / 2-4” positive ease
The Model’s height is 178cm / 5’ 10”, with a chest circumference of 107cm / 42” and is shown wearing the long version in size 4.Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Finished chest (fullest point) circumference:
84 (94, 104, 112, 124, 135, 145, 155)cm / 33 (37, 41, 44, 49, 53, 57, 61)“ – to be worn with 5-10cm / 2-4” positive ease
The Model’s height is 178cm / 5’ 10”, with a chest circumference of 107cm / 42” and is shown wearing the long version in size 4.
Yarn: Lola Bean Yarn Co. Navy Bean (fingering / 4-ply weight; 100% superwash Merino, 366m / 400yds per 100g skein)
Shades:
Long version:
Yarn A: Mandarin; 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) skeins
Yarn B: Orange Peel; 1 skein
Short version:
Yarn A: Orange Peel; 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skeins
Yarn B: Mandarin; 1 skein
Or approximately:
Long version:
MC: 493 (589, 676, 769, 913, 1029, 1162, 1267)m / 539 (644, 739, 840, 998, 1124, 1270, 1385)yds
CC: 70 (84, 97, 110, 147, 166, 181)m / 77 (92, 105, 120, 143, 161, 181, 198)yds
Short Version:
MC: 460 (490, 550, 610, 730, 810, 900, 1100)m / 453 (528, 592, 664, 788, 877, 978, 1135)yds
CC: 60 (70, 78, 87, 110, 115, 130, 150)m / 65 (75, 85, 95, 113, 125, 140, 162)yds
Gauge: 17 sts & 43 rows = 10cm / 4” over brioche pattern worked in the round and flat on 3.75mm needles after blocking.
Needles: 2.75mm / US 2 circular needle, 60-80cm / 24-32” (depending on size worked)
3.75mm / US 5 circular needle, 60-80cm / 24-32” (depending on size worked)
Spare 3.75mm / US 5 circular needle (any length)
Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.
Notions: 4-6 stitch markers, 1 locking stitch marker, scrap yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle
