Beschreibung
Mapala Shirt – Product description (EN)
The Mapala Shirt is worked seamlessly from the top down in stockinette stitch with a circular yoke. The hem is shaped by working the ribbing separately for front and back: the front hem is shorter than the back hem. The short sleeves are worked in the round in ribbing using Magic Loop or double-pointed needles.
Construction
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seamless top down with a circular yoke
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worked in stockinette stitch
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hem ribbing: front and back are separated, front shorter than back
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short sleeves worked in the round in ribbing (Magic Loop or DPNs)
Difficulty
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Sizes
34 (36) 38 (40) 42 (44) 46 (48)
Finished bust circumference (cm)
86 (90) 94 (100) 106 (110) 116 (120)
Needles
Circular needles 4 mm and 4.5 mm, 100 cm
Circular needles 4 mm and 4.5 mm, 80 cm for Magic Loop or 4 mm DPNs
or the needle size needed to obtain gauge
Notions
2 stitch markers, 2 stitch holders or scrap yarn, tapestry needle, measuring tape, scissors
Gauge
10 × 10 cm = 20 sts × 26 rows in stockinette stitch using 4.5 mm needles
Note
Digital pattern (PDF) for instant download after payment. No shipping by email or post. For personal use only.
Details
Yarn
250 (250) 300 (300) 350 (400) 400 (450) g Lamana Perla
(60% Pima Cotton, 25% Baby Alpaca, 15% Silk, approx. 115 m / 50 g)
The sample was knit in colour 05 Silver Grey.
Alternative yarns
300 (350) 350 (400) 400 (450) 500 (500) g Schachenmayr Cotton4Future
(50% Cotton, 50% Polyester, approx. 100 m / 50 g), colour 00099 Black
or
300 (350) 350 (400) 450 (450) 500 (500) g Lana Grossa Linarte
(40% Viscose, 30% Cotton, 20% Linen, 10% Polyamide, approx. 125 m / 50 g)
or
300 (300) 300 (350) 350 (400) 450 (500) g Lana Grossa Solo Lino (Linea Pura)
(80% recycled linen (viscose), 20% linen, approx. 120 m / 50 g)
or
150 (150) 150 (150) 200 (200) 250 (250) g Lana Grossa Organico (Linea Pura)
(100% organic cotton, GOTS certified, approx. 90 m / 50 g), colour 29 Light Grey
and
200 (200) 200 (200) 250 (250) 300 (300) g Lana Grossa Organico (Linea Pura)
(100% organic cotton, GOTS certified, approx. 90 m / 50 g), colour 14 Black
The yarn was worked alternating 1 round black and 1 round light grey. Ribbing and cast-on were worked in black.
Please note: Depending on your tension, your yarn usage may vary slightly.
Yarn alternatives (approx.), sorted by season (EN)
(These are guidelines based on the original yarn length. Yardage may vary depending on your gauge and desired length.)
Spring / Summer
250 (250) 300 (300) 350 (400) 400 (450) g DROPS Belle
(approx. 120 m / 50 g)
or
300 (300) 350 (350) 400 (450) 450 (500) g Sandnes Garn Line
(approx. 110 m / 50 g)
or
300 (300) 350 (350) 400 (450) 450 (500) g Kremke Soul Wool Morning Salutation
(approx. 110 m / 50 g)
or
300 (300) 350 (350) 450 (500) 500 (550) g DROPS Muskat
(approx. 100 m / 50 g)
or
300 (300) 350 (350) 400 (450) 450 (500) g DROPS Cotton Light
(approx. 105 m / 50 g)
or
250 (250) 300 (300) 350 (400) 400 (450) g AMANO Yarns Samay
(approx. 250 m / 100 g)
Transitional / All-year
300 (300) 350 (350) 400 (450) 450 (500) g DROPS Cotton Merino
(approx. 110 m / 50 g)
or
300 (300) 350 (350) 400 (450) 450 (500) g Sandnes Garn Double Sunday
(approx. 108 m / 50 g)
Autumn / Winter
300 (300) 350 (350) 400 (450) 450 (500) g DROPS Merino Extra Fine
(approx. 105 m / 50 g)
or
300 (300) 350 (350) 450 (500) 500 (550) g DROPS Karisma
(approx. 100 m / 50 g)
or
300 (300) 350 (350) 400 (450) 450 (500) g DROPS Fiesta
(approx. 110 m / 50 g)
or
300 (300) 350 (350) 450 (500) 500 (550) g Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted
(approx. 200 m / 100 g)
FAQs
How is the Mapala Shirt constructed?
It is worked seamlessly from the top down in stockinette stitch with a circular yoke. Hem and sleeves are finished in ribbing.
What is special about the hem?
Front and back are separated for the ribbing. The front hem is shorter than the back hem.
What gauge do I need?
10 × 10 cm = 20 sts × 26 rows in stockinette stitch using 4.5 mm needles.
Can I adjust the length?
Yes. Body and sleeve length can be adjusted easily by centimetres/inches. If you lengthen the shirt, allow a little extra yarn.
How are the sleeves worked?
The short sleeves are worked in the round in ribbing using Magic Loop or DPNs.