Joan of Arc Sweater by Deborah Helmke

Joan of Arc Sweater

Knitting
July 2013
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in St st
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1048 - 1572 yards (958 - 1437 m)
33 (37, 41, 44½, 49)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 33", modeled with 1" of negative ease.
English
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-Designer Deborah Helmke
-Finished Size 33 (37, 41, 44½, 49)“ bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 33”, modeled with 1” of negative ease.
-Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Verde Collection Woodland (65% wool, 35% nettles; 131 yd 120 m/1¾ oz 50 g: #3148 Prussian blue, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) balls.
-Needles Body and sleeves—size 5 (3.75_mm): 24” circular (cir). Side inserts—size 6 (4 mm): straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.
-Notions Markers (m); 2 cable needles (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
-Gauge 18 sts and 25 rows = 4” in St st on smaller needle; 38-st cable panel = 8” wide on smaller needle; 17 sts and 24 rows = 4” over Diamond chart on larger needles.

Deep cables, mesh lace, and a sweeping hemline build a piece that’s deconstructed and modern with classic elements. Sweater is knit flat with raglan shaping.