Named after my Great Aunty Betty.

A truly amazing lady who inspired my slowcraft journey
by giving me a hand knitted blanket when my first child, Regan, was born.
She always made time for those she loved and welcomed everyone with a hug.
I hope you feel loved and welcomed in your Betty Sweater.

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#bettysweater #needleandhookbykerryngillan

CONSTRUCTION:
Starting from the top down, you’ll create a circular yoke before leaving sleeve stitches to rest while working the body.
You’ll then return to the sleeves & work them individually from upper arm to cuff.

SIZING:
XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL

EASE:
Betty is designed to be worn with 12-24 cm positive ease at the bust.
Measure your bust then select a size that is 12-24cm bigger than you.
Model wears size L and has a bust of 102cm.

GARMENT MEASUREMENTS:
Bust :
86, 96, 108, 121, 131, 145, 156, 168, 180

Length (cm):
50, 52, 52, 54, 54, 56, 56, 60, 60

Sleeve length (cm):
44, 45, 45, 47, 48, 48, 49, 49, 49

GAUGE:
20 stitches & 28 rows to 10cm in Stockinette Stitch worked in the round on 4.00mm needles after blocking.

YARN REQUIREMENTS:
8ply / DK / Light Worsted yarn

Yarn: Light Worsted Weight / 8ply / DK Yarn
800, 850, 950, 1050, 1150, 1300, 1450, 1650, 1750

Suggested Yarn:
Chaska Tacama Organic Cotton / Alpaca
70% Organic Cotton / 30% Superfine Alpaca

Balls required if using sample yarn:
5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10

MATERIALS NEEDED:
4.00mm, 5 inch interchangeable needles or size to obtain gauge for body
4.00mm, 3.5 inch interchangeable needles or size to obtain gauge for sleeves
3.25mm, 3.5 inch needles for neckband & cuffs
Suitable length cables to work in the round
eg - Neck - 40cm
Body - 60cm, and 80cm or 100cm
Sleeves - 80cm
Stitch holders to hold sleeve stitches
Stitch markers
Yarn needle

STITCHES & TECHNIQUES USED:
cm centimetre (s)
k knit
p purl
sts stitches
RLI Right Lifted Increase*
Backwards Loop Cast On*
Travelling Loop - small circumference knitting (sleeves)
ssk slip, slip, knit*
k2tog knit two stitches together
Instructions for special stitches are listed where you need them

NOTES:
All measurements throughout the pattern are given in centimetres.
Don’t be intimidated, work each section as you come to it.
For pattern help please visit www.needleandhook.co.nz
Happy knitting.
xx Kerryn