B(l)ack to life by Isabell Kraemer Yarn Kit
B(l)ack to Life is worked seamlessly from the top down. The yoke is shaped by using the contiguous set-in sleeves method developed by Susie Myers. First the yoke is worked back and forth to the final neck CO. When the neck shaping is complete, the yoke is worked in rounds to sleeve separation. Sleeve stitches are then placed on hold and the underarm stitches are cast on using your preferred method. Then the body is worked in rounds, top down, to the ribbing. Sleeve stitches are then picked up again to work the sleeve in rounds, top down, to the cuffs. Neck finishing is worked next. A cute and easy flower embroidery is added last.
Yarn
mYak Baby Camel Sport Weight (190 yards (175 m)/50g); shown in color Antracite
6 (6, 7, 7, 7)(8, 9, 9, 10) balls
mYak Baby Camel Sport Weight (190 yards (175 m)/50g); shown in color Gobi
1 ball
or approximately 16 yds (15 m) for embroidery
Needles
US 3 (3.25 mm) 16” (40 cm) and 32” (80 cm) circular needle and DPNs (or longer circular needle for magic loop) for sleeve, body and neck ribbing.
US 5 (3.75 mm) 16” (40 cm) and 32” (80 cm) circular needle and DPNs (or longer circular needle for magic loop) for body and sleeves.
needle sizes are suggestions only - please make a gauge swatch to determine the needle size needed to get gauge
Gauge
21 sts x 32 rows = 4” (10 cm) square in Stockinette stitch on larger needle after blocking.
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)
finished bust circumference:
33.5 (37.25, 41.25, 45, 48)(51.75, 55.5, 59.5, 64)”
84 (93.5, 103, 112.5, 120)(130.5, 139, 148.5, 160) cm
Recommended ease: 3 - 5” (7.5 - 13 cm)
Sample is worn with approximately 4” (10 cm) of positive ease at bust.
Materials
Stitch holder or waste yarn, stitch markers, tapestry needle, blocking tools and tools for embroidery.
You can purchase both a digital and hard copy of the B(l)ack to life pattern through the online store. If you have Ravelry your purchased pattern can be added to your Ravelry library.
Alternatively below is a the link to Ravelry where you can purchase a digital copy of the B(l)ack to life pattern.
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/black-to-life
All images of Isabell Kraemer are courtesy of Isabell Kraemer
