The Daily by Andrea Mowry

The Daily

Knitting
April 2019
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in Measured over stockinette stitch knit in the round, after blocking.
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
715 - 1435 yards (654 - 1312 m)
1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7, 8)
English
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I wanted a sweater perfect for every day of the week! The Daily fits similar to The Weekender, with a bit less ease and a polished crew neck. Knit up in Luft from Woolfolk, this Merino/Cotton blend makes it light and wearable all year long!

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7, 8)
#sizeinclusive

FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE
36.25 (40.5, 44.75, 49)(53.25, 57.5, 62, 66)”
92 (103, 114, 124.5)(135.5, 146.5, 157, 168) cm
Intended to be worn with 5-8”/13-20.5 cm positive ease. To pick your best size, measure your full bust and add your desired ease, then pick the finished bust circumference closest to that number.
Sample shown in size 2 with approx. 6”/15 cm positive ease.

YARN
Bulky - Wool/Cotton Blend
Due to the unique construction of the yarn used in the sample, weight allowance will vary greatly if substituting yarn. It is recommended to go by the yardage needed, instead of gram weight when picking substitute yarns.
MC - 195 (217, 246, 288)(300, 341, 373, 392) g/425 (472, 537, 628)(654, 743, 812, 854) yds/390 (433, 492, 575)(598, 682, 745, 783) m
CC - 133 (148, 168, 190)(210, 232, 250, 267) g/290 (321, 365, 414)(456, 506, 545, 581) yds/265 (295, 335, 380)(419, 464, 498, 533) m

SUGGESTED YARN
Woolfolk - Luft 55% Merino/45% Organic Pima Cotton (50 g/109 yds/100 m)
MC - 4 (5, 5, 6)(6, 7, 8, 8) skeins in L9 (Burgundy)
CC - 3 (3, 4, 4)(5, 5, 5, 6) skeins L8 (Pale Pink)

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Main Fabric: US 10/6 mm - 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and pre- ferred needles for small circumference knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs)
Ribbing: US 8/5 mm - 16”/40 cm circular for collar, 32”/80 cm for hem and preferred needles for small circumference knitting for cuffs and collar.
Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge, going down two sizes for the ribbing..

NOTIONS
Stitch markers (2), tapestry needle, stitch holders or waste yarn

GAUGE
15 sts & 25 rows = 4”/10 cm on larger needles.
Measured over stockinette stitch worked in the round, after blocking.

TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN
Twisted German Cast On
Three Needle Bind Off
Seamless sweater knitting
Jogless Stripes
Changing colors
Decreasing
Knitting
Purling
Short Rows
Picking up stitches