Baghdad sweater by Elsebeth Lavold

Baghdad sweater

Knitting
January 2010
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1199 - 2180 yards (1096 - 1993 m)
S (M) L (XL)
English

Sweater features play between wide and narrow stripes, combined with bright and contrasting colors. Lengthwise stripes are flattering to the figure. See the matching Baghdad Bag.

Level of Difficulty: Easy

Measurements:

  • Chest: 41 (44) 48¾ in / 104 (112) 124 (136) cm
  • Length: 22¾ (23¾) 24½ (25¼) in / 58 (60) 62 (64) cm

Materials: Favorite Wool

  • 5 (6) 7 (8) balls MC Navy Blue
  • 1 (2) 2 (2) balls CC 1 Flaming Red
  • 1 (2) 2 )2) balls CC 2 Black
  • 1 (2) 2 )2) balls CC 3 Cognac
  • 1 (2) 2 )2) balls CC 4 Pine Green
  • 1 (2) 2 )2) balls CC 5 Oxblood
  • 1 (2) 2 )2) balls CC 6 Moss

Needles: US 7 / 4.5 mm (circular recommended)