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Raspberry Swirl Pullover
No cable needle required! The swirly design is achieved through increasing and decreasing.
NOTES:
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There is one pattern for all sizes. Sizing is achieved through different needle sizes.
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Due to the elastic nature of the garter rib, this sweater lengthens by approximately 8–10% after blocking, which has been accounted for in the pattern. YOU MUST BLOCK THIS FOR PROPER FIT.
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This sweater looks best on body types with shoulders the same width or wider than hips.
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In addition to step-by-step tutorial for the cool sleeve/shoulder finish, I have included both charted and written instructions, as well as an option for a crew neck.
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Because a successful fit depends on how the yarn behaves after blocking, use a solid color of Cascade 220 for best results. If you plan to use another yarn, swatch carefully.
Skills
Working in the round, knitting, purling, increasing, decreasing, 3-needle bindoff, researching techniques you’re unfamiliar with.
Size
Bust: 30–32 (34–36, 38–40, 42–44)“ 76–81.5 (86.5–91.5, 96.5–101.5, 106.5–112)cm
Finished measurements: 32 (35, 38.5, 42)” 81.5 (89, 98, 106.5)cm
Yarn
Cascade 220 (100% wool, 220yd/ 201m; 3.53oz/100g), #7803 Fuchsia; 6 (6, 7, 7) hanks.
Needles
Size 4 (5, 6, 7) 3.5 (3.75, 4.25, 4.5)mm circular needle(s). Choose the lengths and method of knitting that you prefer for both large and small diameter knitting in the round.
Notions
Stitch markers (1 in contrasting color for beg of rnd), stitch holders or scrap yarn, yarn needle.
Gauge
24 (22, 20, 18) sts and 30 (28, 26, 24) rnds = 4” (10cm) in pattern, slightly stretched. Row gauge is important.
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