Joan Sweater by Melinda Minton

Joan Sweater

Knitting
December 2022
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
760 - 1450 yards (695 - 1326 m)
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) = {36 (40, 44, 48, 52) (56, 60, 64, 68)” [92 (102, 113, 123, 132) (142, 152, 163, 173) cm]}
English
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This pattern is a worsted weight, raglan design with 1x1 colorwork details and optional pockets.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Note on sizes 8, 9
These sizes have not been tested. If you wish to knit this size, I would love to send the pattern to you for free and receive any feedback you have in return. Please email me at mintknitwear@gmail.com if you wish to knit one of these sizes and offer the feedback - thank you!

Finished Bust Measurements
Measurements are given for the finished garment. This sweater is designed to have 6-8” 15-20 cm of positive ease at the bust. See schematic on page 5 for all garment measurements.
36 (40, 44, 48, 52) (56, 60, 64, 68)”
92 (102, 113, 123, 132) (142, 152, 163, 173) cm

Yarn
The sample was knit using Blackberry Ridge Woolen Mill Mohair Blend, Medium/Worsted Weight Yarn.
75% wool/ 25% mohair blend (225 yards/116 g). Main color: Light gray. Contrast color: brown.

Yardage
Note that yardage given is estimated. Required yarn will depend on yarn used, differing gauge, or modifications to length or size of garment.
MC: 680 (750, 810, 885, 955) (1055, 1135, 1235, 1305) yds
CC: 80 (85, 90, 100, 105) (120, 125, 140, 145) yds

Needles (suggested)
Ribbing: US 7 4.5 mm
Main: US 8 5.0 mm

Gauge
Measured using main needle, worked in the round, after washing and blocking. 16 st x 22 rows over 4” 10 cm

Notions Needed
Stitch Markers x9, Scrap Yarn/Stitch holders for sleeves, Darning Needle, Locking stitch markers

Techniques
techniques have descriptions and links to instructional videos in the pattern.
Colorwork, GSR, K2tog, M1R and M1L, M1RP and M1LP, Ssk, Two-stitch I-cord bind off.

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