Bella Donna

This beautiful garment has long raglan shaping for the sleeves almost dolman/batwing like. The delicate lace on the sleeves adds a visual punch to this sumptuous merino and silk yarn.

The pattern available through www.marlybird.com included two sets of instructions. Option 1: sleeve increases are worked in St st. Option 2: sleeve increases are worked in Lace st patt.

Take a look at both schematics in the pattern to decide which one is best for you to make for you.

Skill Level Intermediate

Finished MeasurementsChest: 32 (35 3/4, 39 3/4, 43 1/2, 47 1/4, 51 1/4, 55) inches Length: 23 1/4 (24, 24, 24 3/4, 25 3/4, 26 1/2, 27 1/4) inches (excluding collar)

Materials

• Grignasco Knits Champagne (sport weight; 75% extrafine merino wool/25% silk; 180 yds/50g per skein): 7 (7, 8, 9, 10, 10, 11) balls navy #689
• Size 6 (4mm) 16-, 24- and 32-inch circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge
• Stitch markers
• Stitch holders

Gauge 25