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Classic Cabled Aran Sweater
From the book: This classic turtleneck pullover, for intermediate knitters, is based on traditional Aran stitches. It is intended to be somewhat loose-fitting.
The pattern specifies:
Size: S (M, L, XL) to fit chest 14 (16, 22, 26)“ / 35.5 (40.5, 56, 66) cm
Finished size: 17 (22, 28, 32)“ / 43 (56, 71, 81) cm chest circumference; 12 (16, 21, 23)” / 30.5 (40.5, 53.5, 58.5) cm length. The sweater shown in the book is a Medium, 22” chest. The sample used Chester Farms Cestari worsted weight wool yarn. The pattern information begins on page 42. This pattern is the one shown on the cover of the book.
Yarn: Worsted weight yarn, approximately 420 (420, 630, 840) yards / 385 (385, 576, 770) meters.
Needles:
- Size 6 / 4.0 mm;
- Size 4 / 3.5 mm: 24” / 61 cm circular and double-pointed.
Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Cable needle, stitch markers, tapestry needle, row counter (optional).
Gauge: 18 stitches and 24 rows = 4” / 10 cm on larger needles in a combination of cable and moss stitches.
- First published: January 2002
- Page created: July 20, 2007
- Last updated: November 23, 2018 …
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