Fonda Sweater Yarn Kit

Caitlin describes her Fonda Sweater design as "a cute little popover top featuring a fun bobble/twisted rib motif, very loosely inspired by Jane Fonda’s wardrobe in The Electric Horseman. I know that’s a bit of a dated reference, but I can never predict where inspiration will come from! Fonda’s cropped fit is very easy to adjust if you prefer a longer fit. The sweater uses a tubular cast on and bind off- you can find links to tutorials for those techniques, as well as my preferred bobble-making method included in the pattern."

Pictured is the Fonda I knitted. I made the size 4 (which is the size I always choose to knit when I am test knitting for Cailtin). I used KOKON Kidsilk Mohair 2ply/lace weight yarn held three and was able to achieve gauge with the 3.75mm and 4.5mm needle sizes recommended for this knit. 

I personally love how using the Kokon Kidsilk Mohair Laceweight/2ply yarn softened the design and gave it a more sophisticated feel.....like a knit you would wear dressed up with you a beautiful tulle skirt and some heels or dressed with down with your favourite pair of jeans.

I am 5'10 inches tall with a bust size of 101.5cms/40". I do like my knits to be a bit looser but that is just me.

MATERIALS
Yarn:
Sample pictured used Kokon Kidsilk Mohair, Laceweight / 2 ply, 72% Mohair, 28% Silk 210m / 229 yards / 25 grams

Colour used in Sample: Moon

Needles : Note! Needle size is suggested only, you will need to swatch to determine the needle size needed to achieve gauge.
Ribbing: US 5/3.75 mm
Main Needle: US 7/4.5 mm

Gauge:
18 sts and 26 rounds over 4” 10 cm in stockinette after blocking

You should always knit your swatch the same way that the pattern is knit—in this case, in the round. Block your swatch as you will your finished garment and allow it to dry fully before measuring.

Sizes: 1 {2, 3, 4, 5, 6) {7, 8, 9, 10} to fit a bust size of 
32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52) {56, 60, 64, 68}“ 
81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132) {142, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5} cm

Balls of Kokon Kidsilk Mohair Required :

Size 1 : 9 x Balls of Kokon Kidsilk Mohair

Sizes 2 & 3 : 10 Balls of Kokon Kidsilk Mohair

Sizes 4 & 5 : 11 Balls of Kokon Kidsilk Mohair

Sizes 6 & 7 : 12 Balls of Kokon Kidsilk Mohair

Size 8 : 13 Balls of Kokon Kidsilk Mohair

Size 9 : 14 Balls of Kokon Kidsilk Mohair

Size 10 : 15 Balls of Kokon Kidsilk Mohair

Notions : stitch markers, scrap yarn, darning needle.

Please click the link below to take you directly to the Fonda pattern on Ravelry where you can purchase a copy of the pattern. Or can purchase both a hard and soft copy of the pattern below as a product.

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fonda