Inner City Blues by Jo Sharp

Inner City Blues

Knitting
February 2018
both are used in this pattern
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stripe pattern, see notes
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 13 - 9.0 mm
A B
English
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An elegantly shaped dolman sleeve sweater featuring an ultra lightweight soft fabric of Stocking and Garter stitch. Two yarn types are used in alternating rows and needle sizes to make a textured fabric. Knitted with a combination of Jo Sharp Alpaca Kid Lustre & Rare Comfort Kid Mohair.

YARN
Size A B
Jo Sharp Alpaca Kid Lustre x 50g balls
868 Verona 6 7
Jo Sharp Rare Comfort Kid Mohair x 25g balls
608 Char 3 4

MEASUREMENTS
Measurements given in inches are
approximate.

Women’s sizing
A B
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To fit bust
80 - 90 100 - 110 cm
31½ - 36 39 - 43 i n

Bodice length
52 56 cm
20½ 22 in

NEEDLES
Note: 100cm circular needles are used to accommodate the large number of sts. Sweater is worked in rows, not in the round.
5.50mm, 100cm circular needle
USA 9
9.00mm, 100cm circular needle
USA 13
1 pair 4.00mm straight needles USA 6

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle

TENSION
16 sts and 30 rows measured over 10cm (approx 4in) of Stripe Patt using 5.50mm and 9.00mm needles.
24 sts and 30 rows measured over 10cm (approx 4in) of unstretched K2, P2 rib using 4.00mm needles.