Bella Knitting Pattern
Bella is a lacy pullover inspired by Italy, its lovely weather, and curvaceous women. This pattern has bracelet-length sleeves and a drawstring neckline.
Four page pattern that comes in a pattern leaflet.
Experience level: Beginner/Intermediate
Finished Measurements
Bust 34 (38, 41, 45, 48, 52, 56, 59) inches
Length 20 ½ (21 ½, 22, 23, 24, 25 ½, 27, 27) inches
Sleeve length 13 (13, 13, 14, 14, 15, 15, 16) inches
Sleeve at bicep 11 (12, 13, 13, 14, 15, 16, 16) inches
Recommended Gauge
5 stitches and 6 1/2 rows per inch over stockinette stitch.
Recommended Yarn Quantities
Use any yarn and needle size that meets the pattern gauge while providing the finished look that suits your tastes.
Here are some suggestions from the yarn lines that we carry:
| Classic Elite Provence 100% Egyptian Cotton | 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 6) skeins |
| JaggerSpun Zephyr Wool-Silk DK Weight | 700 (700, 800, 800, 900, 900, 1000, 1000) yards |
| Mission Falls 1824 Cotton | 9 (10, 10, 11, 11, 12, 12, 14) balls |
| Sarah's Yarns 100% DK Cashmere | 4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins |
| Sarah's Yarns 45% Cashmere/55% Silk, 4-ply | 4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins |
| Sarah's Yarns 100% Silk JPM Cones | 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) 100 gram balls or skeins |
| Sarah's Yarns 100% Silk DK | 5 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins |
| Sarah's Yarns 100% Bamboo | 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4) skeins |
| Sarah's Yarns Kid Mohair Silk | Try knitting one or various strands simultaneously; yarn quantities vary |
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