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Don't Break the Chain
Style
This is a basic pullover that is framed by ribbing at the bottom and at the neck. Knit and purl stitches along with a simple cable make up the body. The sleeves also have ribbing at the hem. There is no increasing or decreasing, making for a very easy knit. The neck is a straight bind off and the shoulder seams are stitched together, leaving an opening for your head. The back is identical to the front.Using our videos make knitting your sweater even easier. Start knitting today and you’ll be done in no time!
Skills Needed
Casting On
a combination of knitting and purling stitches
Ribbing- Knit 2 stitches, purl 2 stitches
Cable Stitch
Binding off
Videos are provided at www.olioknits.com for basic techniques as well as steps specific to this pattern.
Yarn
We used Classic Elite’s Chalet or Chateau (70% baby alpaca, 30% bamboo 98 yards/50 grams)
X Small 9 skeins, Small 10 skeins, Medium 11 skeins, Large 12 skeins., X Large 13 skeins
Supplies Needed
Stitch markers that open – safety pins can be used as an alternative
Cable Needle or any size DPN (double pointed needle)
Tape measure
Tapestry Needle
Needles – #9 and # 10 needle
Gauge
3.5 stitches = 4” square in Stockinette Stitch using a #10 needle Most knitters will use a size #10 but the needle size varies with each knitter.
Measurements
Size Extra Small 4 Small 6, Medium 8-10, Large 12-14, X-Large 16
Bust 30-32 “ 32-34”, 36-38”, 40-42” 44”
Length 21 “ 22” 22” 23” 24”
Finished 32” 36” 38” 42” 46”
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- First published: October 2016
- Page created: October 19, 2016
- Last updated: March 23, 2019 …
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