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Dewdrops Pullover
The sweater in the picture was modified as follows: “I did modify the sweater from the original though by adding waist shaping.”
Skill Level: Experienced
Sizes: S (M, L). Shown in M.
Finished Measurements:
- Underarm: 42 (45, 48½)“
- Length: 25 (26½, 28)“
Yarn: Kimmet Croft Fibers Fairy Hare (2oz/56g; 300yds270m; 40% angora, 60% merino), 4 (5, 6) skeins Natural white
Needles:
* Size 4 (3.5mm) needles double-pointed needles (dpn) and circular, 16” and 24” (40 and 60 cm), or size to obtain gauge
Extras:
- Stitch marker
- Stitch holders
- Waste yarn for cast-on
Blocked Gauge: 23 sts and 35 rows to 4”/10cm in Chart B using size 4 (3.5mm) needles
Construction Notes: The sweater is knit from the neck down, increasing through the yoke, then the sleeve sts are put on holders, additional sts are cast on for the underarm, and the body is knit down to the hem. Finally, the sleeves are picked up and knit down to the cuff.
Notes:
- Change to 24” needle when necessary on yoke; change to dpn when necessary on sleeves.
- Only odd rnds are charted. On even rnds, all sts are knit. Follow appropriate A chart for chosen size.
- Beginning of rnd marker will be moved as yoke progresses.
- Chart B is used for all sizes, working different numbers of sts for each size as indicated.
- See Techniques, p. 162, for double yo, invisible cast-on, and sl2tog-k1-p2sso.
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