Franklin Habit's Dolores Transatlantic Travel Ensemble is a gorgeous cabled sweater with a detachable sailor collar and a pleated skirt. Dolores summoned internationally renowned designer Fiona Ellis to whip up something suitable for a wild transatlantic crossing abroad the Cunard liner Queen Mary 2. It's the only way to cross, Dolores will tell you–especially when you have designs on the suave piano duo appearing nightly in the ship's theater. "I want something to keep me warm when I'm wet," said Dolores, "but still show off the curves." "I know just the thing," said Fiona. And behold, a sweater and skirt pairing that pays homage to the elegance of the golden age of the ocean liner, but is sturdy enough to withstand the rigors of modern travel.
Finished Measurements: Sweater – 17½" chest and 4½" long
Skirt – 15" waist; 4¼" length
Yarn Requirements: 1 hank Tahki Yarns Donegal Tweed Fine (70% Wool/30% Mohair; 50g/218yds) shown in 2730 Faded Denim
1 hank Valley Yarns Huntington (75% Superwash Merino Wool/25% Nylon; 50g/218yds) shown in 0022 Navy
Needles: US 2 (2.75mm) 16" and 32" circular and DPNs to get gauge
Gauge: 32 sts and 48 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch
52-st Cable Panel = 5¾” wide
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