With Manos del Uruguay’s superbulky Franca yarn, the Yésica Vest and Yésica Hat incorporate different stitches and design elements to show off the yarn’s thickness and colors. The Yésica Vest is a hi-lo garment, knitted bottom up with part in biased fabric and textured slipped stitches - a super fun and fast knitting project! The Yésica Hat is knitted sideways, with a beautiful sequence of slipped stitches.
\\\\\\\///////
Designer
Paula Pereira
Finished Size
Finished Bust Circumference: 32 (35, 41, 44, 47½, 50½, 56½)”
Yarn
Franca, shown in F42 Camel 6 (6, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10) sks.
Notions
Stitch markers
Removable markers
Smooth, contrasting waste yarn
Tapestry needle
Gauge
15½ sts and 28 rows = 6”/15cm in Reverse Slipstitch pattern using larger needles, blocked.
15½ sts and 24 rows = 6”/15cm in St st using larger needles, blocked.
15 front band sts measure 4”/10cm wide with rib relaxed.
Needle Size
US 11/8mm 32” circular ndl, or size needed to obtain gauge
US 10/6mm 32” circular ndl
Authenticity. Heritage. Organic. Fair Trade. Family Owned. Local. Independent. All these words are compelling to us, not only as fiber fans, but as members of a community.
Since 1978 the Ball & Skein has been in the town of Cambria and we’re delighted to continue bringing you the best values and highest quality products from the US and around the world that reflect our shared values. We appreciate all of your support and kindness as we work to provide the best experience we can.
Manos del Uruguay, around since 1968 is a certified Fair Trade yarn owned by the women that work as artisans in the cooperatives. Purchases of their yarn directly address their ability to remain in their villages and support their families.
Berroco and Jagger are multi generational New England companies that each have over 100 years of experience in the yarn world.
Trendsetter was started by Barry Klein and his mother over 30 years ago. They not only source some of the most beautiful and unique yarns largely from Italy, they also bring us Cardiff Cashmere, spun in a small, family mill that only spins cashmere.
Prism, Mountain Colors, and Mrs Crosby are more examples of small, independent hand dyers we’re delighted to carry in the shop.
Addi needles and Brittany needles are more multi-generation stories that, in our opinion, bring the quality and value that is unsurpassed in the industry.
In the shop we have over a ton of yarn as well as a million stories. We're delighted to continue this tradition for fiber fans everywhere.
Thank you for your support.
Kris, Oz, and the whole Ball & Skein family.
