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Cara
Sizes
30 (32, 34 ¼, 36 ¼, 38 ½, 40 ½, 42 ¾, 44 ¾, 47, 49, 51 ¼, 53 ¼) inches
76 (81, 87, 92, 98, 103, 108.5, 113.5, 119.5, 124.5, 130, 135) cm
Shown in size 36 ¼”/92cm with 1”/2.5cm negative ease
Needles
US 10 ½/6.5mm 32“/80cm, 24”/60cm and 16”/40cm circular needles
US 10 ½/6.5mm set of dpn’s (for working sleeves, can also use long circular for Magic Loop Method)
US 9/5.5mm 24”/60cm circular needle
Yarn
1075 (1150, 1250, 1300, 1380, 1450, 1550, 1600, 1690, 1760, 1850, 1900) yards Aran/Heavy Worsted weight yarn
Shown in Quince & Co. Osprey (170 yards/155m; 100g; 100% American Wool) in “Storm”
Notions
Stitch markers
Scrap yarn
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends Gauge
15 sts and 22 rows = 4 inches in Garter Ridge pattern on US 10 ½/6.5mm needles
14 sts and 24 rows = 4 inches in Garter Rib on US 10 ½/6.5mm needles
15 sts and 24 rnds = 4 inches in Garter Stitch in the rnd on US 10 ½/6.5mm needles
Technical Notes
This pattern is written in a table format. You can fill in the appropriate numbers for your size from the tables that follow each section. Any special techniques used are described in text boxes at the appropriate place in the pattern.
This sweater is worked bottom up in the round, separating at the underarms to work the front and back flat. Shoulders are joined with a Three Needle Bind Off and stitches are then picked up around the armhole to work the sleeve. The sleeve cap is shaped using short rows
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- First published: January 2012
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