Named for a vivacious knitting friend, The Montgomery is a slightly cropped, top-down raglan sweater worked in heathery worsted weight wool, with a touch of simple lace at the yoke, sleeves, and sides. The fit is boxy, recommended to wear with 2-4” / 5-10 cm positive ease. A combination of written instructions and charts is used. The skill level is basic to intermediate.

Lace stitches used: yo, k2tog, ssk, sl1k2togpsso

FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE: (34.5, 38.5, 42.5, 46.5, 50.5, 54.5, 58.5, 62.5)” / (88, 98, 108, 118, 128, 138, 149, 159) cm
See schematic at end for other measurements.

YARN: La Bien Aimee Corrie Worsted (75% Corriedale, 25% Gotland; 252yds/100g skein), or other light worsted or heavy DK weight yarn

ESTIMATED YARDAGE
(850, 925, 1000, 1100, 1250, 1450, 1600, 1800) yards / (780, 850, 915, 1010, 1145, 1330, 1465, 1650) m

NEEDLES/NOTIONS
--US #4 / 3.5 mm circular needles in appropriate lengths for ribbing of collar, cuffs, and hip (or two sizes down from gauge needle size).
--US #6 / 4 mm circular needles (or size to obtain gauge) in various lengths, including 16” / 40 cm (for sleeves), 30-36” / 75-90 cm for body, and additional lengths as needed.
--Waste yarn, or if using interchangeable needles, 2 cords for holding sleeve stitches
--9 stitch markers
--tapestry needle for weaving in ends