Biches & Bûches no. 73 - PDF Pattern in English

The Design is worked in the round, top down. It is knitted in stockinette stitch with a stranded colorwork motif and an openwork lace pattern. The edges are worked in 2×2 ribbing. The sleeves are worked top down, making it easy to adjust them to the desired length. Le Petit Silk & Mohair is worked single throughout.

Sizes
XS (S, M, L, XL)

Biches & Bûches
Option 1 – Le Cashmere & Lambswool + Le Petit Silk & Mohair
Le Cashmere & Lambswool: 150 (150, 150, 200, 200) g
Le Petit Silk & Mohair: 25 g for all sizes
(Le Petit Silk & Mohair is worked single)

Option 2 – Le Petit Lambswool + Le Petit Silk & Mohair
Le Petit Lambswool: 150 (150, 150, 200, 200) g
Le Petit Silk & Mohair: 25 g for all sizes

Circular Needles
3.5 mm / US 4 / UK 9 – for stockinette stitch, colorwork, and the lace pattern
3 mm / US 2.5 / UK 11 – for 2×2 ribbing

Gauge
24 sts × 35 rows = 10 × 10 cm / 4" × 4"

Sizes
XS (S, M, L, XL)

Measurements of the finished knit (approx):

Chest width
46 (50, 55, 60, 65) cm
18 (19.75, 21.75, 23.5, 25.5) in

Total length
42 (44, 46, 48, 50) cm
16.5 (17.25, 18, 19, 19.75) in

Sleeve length
7 cm for all sizes
2.75 in

On the photos, Louise is wearing a Medium, with 8 cm / approx. 3.25 in of positive ease at the chest

How to wash
Always handwash and lay flat to dry - Handle with care and make sure not to stretch your knit while wet