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Queen Bee
Pattern Notes
This sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down. The yoke is worked back and forth with raglan increases. The fronts are then joined and the sleeves and body are worked in the round. Hems and neckline are finished with garter stitch.
You will need to print / open two pdfs - the pattern and the chart applicable to the size you are making.
Sizing:
Instructions are given for sizes XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL).
To fit chest size:
31 (34, 37, 40) (44, 48, 51) inches / 78.5 (86.5, 94, 101.5) (112, 122, 129.5) cm.
Actual Chest Circumference:
31.6 (34.5, 37.5, 40.4) (44.7, 49.1, 52) inches /
80.5 (87.6, 95.3, 102.6) (113.5, 124.7, 132.1) cm.
Choose a size with approximately 0-2 inches / 0-5 cm of positive ease.
Yarn:
Approx 850 (925, 1000, 1100) (1200, 1325, 1450) yards of DK weight yarn.
The pictured sample is made with Eden Cottage Yarns Bowland DK.
Needles:
US 4 / 3.5mm & US 6 / 4mm circular needle (60cm) for yoke, body & hem.
US 4 / 3.5mm & US 6 / 4mm circular needle (80cm or 100cm) or dpns for cuffs, sleeves & edging.
Use needle size necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Gauge:
22 sts and 28 rows = 4 inch square (10 cm) in stockinette stitch.
Notions:
8 stitch markers, cable needle, holders / waste yarn, tapestry needle, 3 x 12 mm buttons.
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- First published: March 2018
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