Veza by Jimenez Joseph

Veza

Knitting
October 2016
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 21 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 11 - 8.0 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
725 - 1110 yards (663 - 1015 m)
S: 34” (86.4cm) / M: 38” (96.5cm) / L: 42” (106.5cm) / 1XL: 46” (117cm)
English
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Veza = Zulu for “Reveal” or “Show”

Reveal yourself in this eye-catching sweater. Veza is knitted seamlessly from the top-down and in the round. It features a striking lace patterning that acts like a window to your colourful undergarments! It is made using bulky weight yarn that keeps you incredibly warm, while the Veza Lace offers added ventilation - a practical top that can be worn under most weather conditions.

Yarn Quantity
S: 725yds (663m) M: 831yds (760m) L: 978yds (895m) 1XL: 1110yds (1015m)

Tools
8mm (US 11) (or size required to get gauge) & 6mm (US 10) 80cm (32”) or longer circular needles; 9 stitch markers; waste yarn or stitch holders, measuring tape and yarn needle.

Gauge
Gauge in Stockinette stitch (blocked): 14 sts by 21 rows over 4” (10cm) square on larger size needles. Gauge in 1x1 Twisted Rib for Neckline, Hem and Cuffs (blocked): 19 sts by 26 rows over 4” (10cm) square on smaller size needles.

Techniques
Knowledge of the following techniques is required: Long tail cast on, working in the round (magic loop), lace knitting, backward loop cast on and picking up & knitting (PUK).

Useful Video Tutorials
Long tail cast on method: http://youtu.be/P7uMPXNPWSg
Understanding magic loop: http://youtu.be/1mqIqRdJc68
Backward Loop cast on: https://youtu.be/iRlU1mXoZrg
Pick up and knit: http://youtu.be/f6PKAwja6Dc


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