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Harris Tweed Sweater
Knit this slightly oversized sweater in-the-round on circular needles from the bottom up. The rolled edges, seamless construction and Harris Tweed stitch pattern make this sweater entirely reversible.
The neck is short row shaped for a better fit.
Sizes: 36, 40, 44, 48, (52, 56, 60, 64)” finished chest
Gauge: 4 stitches and 6 rounds = 1” in pattern stitch
PEACE FLEECE or LAMB’S PRIDE WORSTED 4 ounce/190-200 yard skeins
1200, 1300, 1400, 1500, (1600, 1700, 18000, 1900) yards
16” (shorter) and 32”- 40” (longer) larger needles US # 6 as needed for GAUGE (see above)
US # 6 Double pointed needles set of 4 (or optional: 12” circular needle) for sleeve
2 Spare circular needles US # 5 or smaller, longer than 12” (for sleeve stitch holders/joining)
10 Stitch markers various colors/shapes, both ring and clip types
Eight 4” 2-ended stitch holders or waste yarn
Darning needle
Magnetic board or row counters for keeping track of pattern
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- First published: March 2011
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