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Achill Jumper
E X P E R I E N C E
Suitable for a beginner/intermediate level of knitting experience
S I Z E S:
The finished garment has approximately 8 inches / 20 cms of positive ease built into the design to fit the chest sizes below:
Size A: to fit a chest size of 28-31 inches / 71–80 cms
Size B: to fit a chest size of 32-35 inches / 81–90 cms
Size C: to fit a chest size of 36-39 inches / 91–100 cms
Size D: to fit a chest size of 40-43 inches / 101–110 cms
Size E: to fit a chest size of 44-47 inches / 111–121 cms
Size F: to fit a chest size of 48-51 inches / 122–131 cms
Size G: to fit a chest size of 52-55 inches / 132–141 cms
Size H: to fit a chest size of 56-59 inches / 142–151 cms
Size I: to fit a chest size of 60-63 inches / 152–160 cms
S U G G E S T E D Y A R N:
Merino: Majo Garn ‘Fine Merino’ in the shade ‘Brownie’. Meterage per skein: 175m / 50g, (Sport weight).
Mohair: Majo Garn ‘Pearl Mohair’ in the shade ‘Tiramisu’. Meterage per skein: 210m / 25g, (Lace weight).
Note: if using a single strand of yarn instead, this amounts to combined yarn weight of 247m/100g (DK weight).
E S T I M A T E D M E T E R A G E:
Size A: 1030m
Size B: 1140m
Size C: 1250m
Size D: 1380m
Size E: 1480m
Size F: 1620m
Size G: 1760m
Size H: 1910m
Size I: 2050m
G A U G E
4 x 4 inch / 10 x 10 cm swatch:
20 sts / 28 rows
T O O L S R E Q U I R E D
4.5mm circular needle, 60cm length; 3.5mm circular needle, 60cm length; cable needle, stitch markers and a sewing needle for finishing and weaving in the ends.
Option to use ravel cord, waste yarn or a spare set of circular needles for trying the garment on as you go.
TE C H N I Q U E S R E Q U I R E D
- Knitting in the round.
- Knitted cast on method.
- Standard Knit and Purl stitches
- Decrease stitches: K2tog, SS
- Increase stitches: M1R, M1L 8-stitch cables.
- 2 x 2 ribbing
- Italian Bind Off for 2 x 2 ribbing
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- First published: February 2024
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