Star Wars

Knitting
November 1984
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch on 4mm needles
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
To fit 86 cm / 34 inches
English

Space vehicles from the science fiction series doing battle on a night sky background. Double knit sweater in stocking stitch with single rib, raglan sleeves and round neck. The stars are embroidered french knots and the lines of fire and space ship details are sewn in backstitch.

Sizes:

  • To fit 86cm (34in) chest
  • Body length 43cm (17in) to underarm including 6cm (2.5in) single rib
  • Sleeve length 47cm (18.5in) including 6cm (2.5in) single rib

Yarn:
Double Knitting 550g
use oddments of bright coloured wools for all the space bodies

  • MY: Navy Blue
  • B: Red
  • C: Orange
  • D: White
  • E: Pale Pink
  • F: Dark Pink
  • G: Yellow
  • H: Dark Green
  • I: Light Green
  • J: Turquoise
  • K: Grey

Needles: 4mm (no. 8) and 3.25mm (no. 10)

Tension: 11sts and 15 rows in st. st. on 4mm (no. 8) needles to 5cm (2in) square