Schenley by Jenn Emerson

Schenley

Knitting
March 2014
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
300 - 950 yards (274 - 869 m)
12m (18m, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10)
English
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Schenley is a casual, yet refined unisex pullover with a V-neck, cable details, and optional pockets for hiding all sorts of treasures. It is sure to become a wardrobe staple.

Sizes
The pattern offers 7 sizes - 12m (18m, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10), which correspond to finished garment measurements of 19.5 (20.5, 21.75, 24, 25.8, 28.5, 30.25) inches / 49.5 (52, 55, 61, 65.5, 72, 77) cm. Please choose a size based on chest circumference, plus any desired ease. 2-3” of positive ease is recommended. The green sample is shown with approximately 3” of positive ease; pink sample is shown with approximately 2” of positive ease.

Yarn
You will need approximately 2 (2, 2, 3, 4, 4, 5) skeins of Malabrigo Rios or 300 - 950 total yards of worsted weight yarn. This yardage estimate includes the optional contrast color for pockets. If using a CC, please allow approximately 50-150 yards for the pocket linings.

Gauge
Gauge is 18 sts, 24 rows over 4”/10cm. Please take the time to check your gauge; it is crucial to ensure a proper fit.

Techniques Used
This pattern is suitable for an advanced beginner, and would make a great first sweater.

  • knitting in the round and knitting flat
  • basic increases and decreases (m1l/m1r/m1p, k2tog/ssk)
  • cabling
  • reading a chart
  • three needle bind off
  • picking up stitches