Sesame from Magknits Part 1

Just wanted to spread the word that the new and improved Sesame is back up. This pattern was originally released in the August 05 issue of Magknits, but is no longer available there as most of you already know.

I've added 2 smaller sizes to this batch: 30.5" and 33.5". I've also added more details to the schematic and re-edited the work for math errors. I'm also planning on releasing larger sizes of the pattern also, hence the title "part 1", which will cover 46"-62". It might take me a tad bit longer for the Plus version because I want to make an actual sample for the larger sizes first.

After thinking long and hard about this, instead of charging for the pattern, I'm accepting donations. I put quite a bit of time into revising the pattern and adding extra sizes, but I felt it might be a little unfair to charge outright considering the previous Magknits life of the design. So if you want it for free, you got it. Want to put a few bucks in the tip jar? Well, you've got that option too.

Sesame
By Melissa Wehrle

Difficulty
Intermediate

Materials
- Rowan Wool Cotton: 50% Merino/50% Cotton, 50g/123yd ball;
Yarn A: Ship Shape 5 (5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) balls
Yarn B: Spark 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5) balls
- 1 pair US 6 (4mm) straight needles
- 2 Stitch holders
- Tapestry needle
- (7) 1 3/8" (54 Ligne) wood buttons

Sizes
Finished bust: 30.5 (33.5, 35, 36.5, 39, 41, 44)"/77.5 (85, 89, 93, 99, 104, 112)cm

Length: 21.5 (21.5, 22, 22, 23, 23.5, 24)"/54.5 (54.5, 56, 56, 59, 60, 61)cm

Gauge
21 sts/27 rows = 4"/10cm in Stockinette stitch

All Stockinette Stitch, All the Time

Yes, I've reached the point of the stocking where it is all stockinette all the time - on size 0 needles! I've been plugging away for almost a week here and there: subway, car, cooking dinner, and am happy to say that I'm only about 1" away from the light at the end of the tunnel. I can't wait!

Over the weekend I also tackled adding more sizes to Sesame and was in all my mathy glory. I even dreamed about solving math problems in my sleep. Luckily, I like math. A lot.

When it's all said and done, there will be 7 new sizes added to the pattern: 30, 32, 46, 50, 54, 58, and 62" bust.