Pelica kit

A kit with the pattern (in English and Portuguese) and yarn necessary to knit Pelica, designed by Rosa Pomar for our Brusca yarn. This vest can be knitted in two different lengths: a short version and a long version. Please check the measurements for the length from neckline to back hem to determine which version you want to choose.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest circumference: 91.3 (93.6, 100.2, 112.4) (120.2, 131.3, 141.3, 151.3) cm | 35.9 (36,9, 39, 45.2) (48.2, 52.6, 56.5, 60.5) in

Shoulder to shoulder: 35.6 (36.7, 38.9, 40) (42.2, 43.3, 44.4, 46.7) cm | 14 (14.5, 15.3, 15.8) (16.6, 17.1, 17.5, 18.4) in

Length from neckline to back hem:
Short version: 44.2 (45.3, 45.8, 48.9) (49.5, 51.6, 52.6, 54.7) cm | 17.4 (17.8, 18, 19.3) (19.5, 20.3, 20.7, 21.5) in
Long version: 52.1 (53.2, 53.7, 57.4) (57.9, 60.5, 61.6, 64.2) cm | 20.5 (20.9, 21.1, 22.6) (22.8, 23.8, 24.3, 25.3) in

Recommended ease: 5 to 10cm | 2 to 4 in of positive ease at the bust and/or 2cm | 0.8 in of positive ease at the shoulder. For a perfect fit, consider using the shoulder to shoulder measure as a reference, as well as the chest circumference.

This kit includes:

• Short version ONLY: 4 (4, 5, 6) (6, 7, 7, 8) skeins of Rosa Pomar Brusca (100% Saloia and Portuguese Merino wool, 125m | 136yd, 50g) in the chosen shade; OR
• Long version ONLY: 5 (6, 6, 7) (8, 8, 9, 10) skeins of Rosa Pomar Brusca (100% Saloia and Portuguese Merino wool, 125m | 136yd, 50g) in the chosen shade;
• digital copy of the pattern in English, Portuguese, French and Danish (sent by email via Ravelry);
• one Brusca project bag.

Colors:

• Brusca B
• Brusca C584
• Brusca C571
• Brusca A587
• Brusca B571
• Choose color

Option "Choose color": please use the special instructions field in the shopping cart to indicate your choice of Brusca shade.

Note: The Pelica samples in photo 1 were knitted in the following yarns, in order: Brusca B (short version), Brusca C584 (short version), Brusca A587 (short version), Brusca C571 (short version), Alfeire E (short version), and Brusca B571 (long version). Débora's Pelica was knit in Beiroa 400.

Suggested needles (not included): Please swatch and adjust sizes to match gauge: 4.5 mm / US 7 circular needles.