Ada and Ardor (2 in 1) ~ single printed pattern** 

Restraint and romance enter into dialogue, in one nuanced yet simple design. Based on the same seamless construction with contiguous sleeves and scooped neckline, this garment can be knitted as Ada (a basic cropped pullover with ribbed edgings), or Ardor (an exuberantly ruffled dress). Features of the two can also be combined, for a versatile range of stylistic options. Which version would you like to make? You may not know until you start knitting. And best of all, you need not decide till half way through the pattern.
Designed by Ailbíona McLochlainn 

MATERIALS & INFO

Yarn 
Apple Oak Fibre Works Softwool [300m /328y) / 100g (3.5oz)]
Ada: 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins
Ardor: 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins
shown in Pastel Twist

Gauge
10cm x 10cm (4” x 4”) = 25 sts x 34 rows, in stockinette, with Needle A 

Needles
Needle A: circular needle, 3.25mm (US 3) in diameter (or as needed to meet gauge)
Needle B: circular needle, 2.75mm (US 2) in diameter (or .5mm [1 US size] smaller than Needle A)

Notions
tapestry needle; stitch markers; scrap yarn 

Sizing  &  Fit
Finished garment measures as follows at chest circumference:
85cm [34”] (90cm [36”], 95cm [38”], 100cm [40”], 110cm [44”], 120cm [48”])
Select size with desired amount of ease and refer to schematic for details. 

Special  Techniques
provisional cast-on, short rows, ruffle

Pattern Support
For help with techniques mentioned in this pattern, visit:

Ravelry: Designs by Ailbíona McLochlainn

**a download link is available on the paper pattern.  For an electronic version only, please see Ravelry: Designs by Ailbíona McLochlainn

RUSTICANA ~ single printed pattern** 

A simple, relaxed sheath dress with a flattering V neckline, Rusticana is the sort of garment you will want to live in all season long.  Knit it in Apple Oak Fibre Works rustic spun Lincot, for a lightweight and durable dress that will keep you cool in summer.   Or choose a woolly DK to aran weight yarn for a cozy winter knit.  The basic design works especially well for showcasing unevenly spun yarns, yarns with textural interest, and yarns with dramatic colour variegation.  Suitable for advanced beginners.  ~ Designed by Ailbíona McLochlainn 

MATERIALS & INFO

Yarn

Apple Oak Fibre Works Lincot, 220m (240y) / 100g (3.5oz)

Shown in the Truffles colourway

5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins

*Note that this yarn is unusual, in that the meterage is DK but it meets gauge like an aran-weight yarn, due to its unevenly spun nature. If substituting with a more traditional yarn, choose an aran-weight yarn and purchase 1 extra skein. Or choose DK weight yarn and note that it will be worked above gauge.

Needles

Needle A: circular needle, 4mm (US 6) in diameter (or as needed to meet gauge)

Needle B: circular needle, 3mm (US2) in diameter (or 1mm smaller than Needle A)

Notions

tapestry needle; stitch markers;

scrap yarn

Gauge

10cm x 10cm (4” x 4”) = 17 sts x 23 rows, in stockinette

Sizing

Finished garment measures as follows at chest circumference: 85cm [34”] (90cm [36”], 95cm [38”], 100cm [40”], 110cm [44”], 120cm [48”], 130cm [52”])

Select size with desired amount of ease and refer to schematic for details.

Special Techniques
provisional cast-on

Pattern Support
For help with techniques mentioned in this pattern, visit:

lbhandknits.com/techniques

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**a download link is available on the paper pattern.  For an electronic version only, please see www.lbhandknits.com