Boxes by Pat Menchini

Boxes

Knitting
October 2020
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in measured over st st using 4 mm needles
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1254 - 2166 yards (1147 - 1981 m)
To fit bust: 30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44, 46-48) inches
English
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An eye-catching sweater using the simplest form of instaria. Just 2 colours are used in any row of the colourwork section, but the effect is intriguing, creating a complex look.
Different colour choices will create different looks from subtle to dramatic!
Full written instructions given.

To fit bust:
30-32 (34-36: 38-40: 42-44: 46-48) in
Actual bust:
36 (40: 44: 48¼: 52) in
Length to shoulder shaping:
22½ (22¾: 23¼ 24: 24½) in
Sleeve length:
All sizes – (10½ in)

Yarn used:
King Cole Merino Blend DK
7 (7, 8, 8, 9) x 50g balls in Plum 3294
1 (2, 2, 2, 3) x 50g balls in Truffle 1989
1 (2, 2, 2, 3) x 50g balls in Aran 46
2 (2, 3, 3, 4) x 50g balls in Lavender 927

Needles:
1 pair of 3.25 mm (UK 10, US 3) and 4 mm (UK 4, US 6)
1 set of four 3.25 mm (UK 10, US 3) needles
1 stitch holder