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Crete
A classic topdown raglan jacket - simply shaped reversible fabric with a slight A-line body and overlapped front. Crete’s design is perfect for balancing hand-dyed yarn variations. Nearly every stitch is a knit as you alternate skeins.
Sizes - 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64 inches/ 81, 91, 101.5, 111.5, 122, 132, 142, 152.5, 162.5 cm
Actual measurements are 41¾, 44¾, 48¾, 53¼, 56¾, 61¾, 66¼, 72¼, 78½ inches/ 106, 113.5, 123.75, 135.25, 144, 156.75, 168.25, 183.5, 199.25 cm at underarm - which includes the overlapping front.
This garment is made to be worn with a little positive ease.
3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5 skeins each
220 yds DK or Light Worsted weights,
Shown in Malabrigo Rios, Piedras and Cascade 220, Black
Gauge - 18 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches/ 10 cm in pattern after blocking
You can achieve a slightly open and lighter weight fabric using a DK and a firmer, warmer fabric with a worsted weight.
Both are appropriate, and the variety of options can meet many wardrobe needs.
The sample was knit using US6/ 4mm circular needles.
Notions - Assorted stitch markers, removable and closed.
Waste yarn or spare cables for holding sleeve stitches.
Removable stitch markers.
The original sample was knit with 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins Dragonfly Traveller,100% super wash merino, 280 yards per skein. Shown in color Winterfell
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- First published: August 2015
- Page created: August 12, 2015
- Last updated: September 14, 2020 …
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