The Road to Jaipur

The Road to Jaipur by Jane Howorth (issue 68)
Photography by Lucy Williams

Jaipur in India is known as the Pink City because of the pink sandstone buildings, one of which, the Hawa Mahal – the Palace of the Winds – was the inspiration for this waistcoat.

MATERIALS
● Louisa Harding Azalea DK, 100% cotton, 100g/240m/262yds
Shade: Flamenco 208 x 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4) balls
● 3.25mm & 3.75mm hooks
● Yarn needle

YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any fine, smooth DK weight cotton to achieve a similar effect.

TENSION
Work 22 sts and 18 rows in Ladder Stitch to measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using 3.75mm hook, or size required to obtain tension.
Work one pattern repeat in Palace Stitch to measure 8.5 x 8.5cm/ 3½ x 3½in using 3.75mm hook, or size required to obtain tension.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Jane designs in knit and crochet, and likes to create body-flattering and fashionable pieces. Find more of her work at www.ravelry.com/designers/jane-howorth and catch up with her on her blog at www.janehoworth.wordpress.com or on Twitter @JaneHoworthKnit.