Alive & Kicking by Melanie Berg

Alive & Kicking is worked in the round from the top down seamlessly in one piece. After the ribbing, short rows are worked to raise the neck. Then, the yoke is shaped with increases and a lace pattern and next, the sleeves are separated. Then, the sleeves are put to rest and the body is worked first. Lastly, the sleeves are picked up and finished with a ribbing.

You can try Alive & Kicking on any time as you go – simply put half of the stitches to a piece of waste yarn and slip on. Don't knit yourself a piece that won't fit – be smart and check your gauge!

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
Finished bust: 43 (47.5, 51, 54.75, 59, 62.75)” / 107.5 (118.5, 127.5, 137, 147.5, 157)cm
Suggested ease: 7-9” / 18-23 cm of positive ease. Shown in size 2 on a 38” 96.5 cm bust model.

Yarns
2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3) x ITO Kinu (100% silk - 50 g ~ 425 m / 464 yds), shown in #387 Charcoal
4 (5, 5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 7, 8) x ITO Sensai (60% mohair, 40% silk - 20g ~ 240 m / 262 yds), shown in #322 Charcoal
Both yarns are held together.

Needles & Notions
ITO No. 4 号 (3.3 mm / US 3) circular needle
ITO No. 4 号 (3.3 mm / US 3) double pointed needles
ITO Darning Needle to weave in ends

Gauge
26 sts x 36 rows = 10 cm / 4” in stockinette stitch with both yarns held together