Albers

Inspired by Anni Albers' weaving, the Albers slipover blends three colours into a striking stripe pattern. It's a modern twist on traditional colourwork, combining knits and purls for a squishy texture. Ideal for knitters looking for something unique yet wearable, this slipover adds an artistic touch to any outfit. **About the construction:** Albers is knitted seamlessly from the bottom up. You cast on for the Lower Body and work in the round until you split at the underarms. You will work the Chest and Upper Back separately, shaping the shoulders with German Short Rows, and then join at the shoulder seams using the 3-Needle Bind-Off. The Neckband and Armhole trims are picked up and worked in the round. **Skill Level** Intermediate **Sizing** 1 [2, 3, 4, 5, **6, 7, 8, 9**] To fit 71-76 [81-86, 91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 111.5-117, **122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-158**] cm (28-30 [32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, **48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62**] in) circumference at bust. **Finished Measurements (after blocking)** 79 [93.5, 101, 108, 122.5, **129.5, 144, 151, 158.5**] cm (31.75 [37.5, 40.25, 43.25, 49, **51.75, 57.5, 60.5, 63.25**] in) circumference at the bust. Intended to be worn with 0.5 - 12.5 cm (1.25 - 5.5 in) of positive ease at the bust. Clare wears size 3 with 6 cm (2.25 in) of positive ease at the bust. **Yarn** De Rerum Natura Ulysse (100% Wool, 185 m (202 yd) per 50 g ball) in shade Lagon (MC) - 2 [2, 2, 3, 3, **3, 3, 3, 4**] hanks, Plume (CC1) - 2 [2, 2, 2, 2, **2, 2, 2, 3**] and Creme Anglaise (CC2) - 2 [2, 2, 2, 2, **2, 2, 2, 3**] **Estimated yarn requirements:** MC - 274 [325, 359, 385, 430, **461, 514, 547, 578**] m (299 [355, 392, 421, 469, **503, 561, 597, 631**] yd), CC1 - 185 [220, 242, 261, 290, **311, 347, 370, 390**] m (202 [240, 265, 284, 317, **340, 379, 404, 426**] yd) and CC2 - 185 [220, 242, 261, 290, **311, 347, 370, 390**] m (202 [240, 265, 284, 317, **340, 379, 404, 426**] yd) **Needles** 3.5 mm (US 4) circular needle (or 2 sizes smaller than larger needle needed to get gauge) in the following lengths: * 23 [30, 30, 30, 30, **40, 40, 40, 40**] cm (9 [12, 12, 12, 12, **16, 16, 16, 16**] in) for Armhole Trims * 40 [40, 40, 60, 60, **60, 60, 60, 60**] cm (16 [16, 16, 24, 24, **24, 24, 24, 24**] in) for Neckband * 60 [80, 80, 100, 100, **120, 120, 120, 150**] cm (24 [32, 32, 40, 40, **47, 47, 47, 60**] in) for Hem 4 mm (US 6) 60 [80, 80, 100, 100, **120, 120, 120, 150**] cm (24 [32, 32, 40, 40, **47, 47, 47, 60**] in) circular needle (or size needed to get gauge) **Gauge (after blocking)** 25 sts and 36 rows/rnds to 10 cm (4 in) measured over Albers Stitch using 4 mm (US 6) needles **Notions** * Removable stitch markers * Waste yarn or stitch holders * Darning needle