Dorothy by Elsebeth Lavold

Dorothy

Knitting
January 2005
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette on larger needles
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
960 - 1728 yards (878 - 1580 m)
XS (S) M (ML) L
English

Pullover in “Rita Hayworth style” combines two different patterns with twisted stitches. Shaping of the sweater is created entirely by differences in the gauge. To knit a coordinating skirt, see the Frances Skirt.

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate

Measurements:
- Chest: 34.25 (37) 39.5 (43) 45.75 in /
87 (94) 100 (109) 116 cm
- Length: 20 (21) 21 (21.75) 21.75 in / 51 (53) 53 (55) 55 cm

Yarn: Silky Wool 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 skeins

Needles:

  • US 4 and 6 / 3.5 and 4 mm
  • Cable needle