Sequoia by Deb Denair

Sequoia

Knitting
October 2014
Aran (8 wpi) ?
5.5 stitches and 7 rows = 1 inch
in stockinette stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
130 - 140 yards (119 - 128 m)
Designed to fit: American Girl & Boy dolls and the comparable sized 18” Gotz dolls like my model Jessica also fits 18” Madame Alexander dolls
English
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Sequoia ~ a traditional raglan jersey sweater that features a unique loop stitch pattern at yoke with a classic crew neckline suitable for both American girls & boys and the comparable sized 18” Gotz dolls. Complete with a matching hat for a seasonal wardrobe essential

Designed to fit:
American Girl & Boy dolls and the comparable sized 18” Gotz dolls like my model Jessica also fits 18” Madame Alexander dolls

Construction:
Worked flat; back and forth in rows. Pattern begins with sleeves worked first from cuff to armholes that are later joined to main body, (worked from bottom welt in one piece to armholes) for raglan shaping then worked together in one piece to ribbed stitched crew neckline, includes back button closure with buttonhole placement. Sleeves seamed at completion

Pattern Features:
Classic raglan shaping along with a traditional crew neckline forms the bases of this stylish jersey sweater with an easy to achieve colorwork loop stitch pattern featured at yoke, using a slipped stitch method. Formatted with line-by-line written instructions given with option to work to measurement

Skill Level: Easy - Intermediate
Project uses basic stitches, simple color changes and minimal shaping and finishing

Knitting Needles:
Pair each of straights size 3.25mm (US 3-UK/CANADIAN 10) and 3.75mm (US 5-UK/CANADIAN 9)

Materials: 130 – 140 yards (50 grams) Medium Worsted #4 weight including scraps for colorwork. Yarn Equivalent: Afghan, Aran, 10-ply UK, NZ, AU

Gauge: Using 3.75mm needles: 5.5 sts and 7 rows in one inch over stockinette stitch based on materials used

Gauge is average and subject to yarn choices and individual tension; Gauge achieved using stated needles and yarn recommendations, adjust needle size accordingly: Too many stitches, your tension is tight, change to a larger needle size, too few stitches, your tension is loose, change to a smaller needle size

Materials Used: Heartland ™ by Lion Brand in Grand Canyon and Sequoia colorways (modeled by Jessica) Wool-Ease ™ by Lion Brand in Mink and Wheat colorways (modeled by Jaden)

Notions:
5 Buttons size ½” (12mm), Darning Needle, 2 Stitch Holders