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Tuscan Sweater
The Tuscan sweater features a relaxed fit and intricate lace yoke design. Its name comes from the combination of colors that I knit the sample in, which when hit with sunlight are reminiscent of the colors of a Tuscan sunset.
The front and back ribbing of the sweater are knit separately and then joined to knit the body in the round. Sleeves are knit in the round and joined to the body to knit the yoke. Optional short rows are knit before the yoke to raise the back of the sweater.
Note that the lace yoke pattern is charted only
Sizes 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9
Bust circumference: 80 (90) 100 (110) 120 (130) 140 (150) 160 cm / 32 (35) 39 (43) 47 (51) 55 (59) 63 inches including the intended 5-10 cm / 2-4 inches of positive ease at the bust
Sweater length: 49 (50) 50 (50.5) 51 (51.5) 52 (52) 52.5 cm / 19.3 (19.7) 19.7 (19.9) 20.1 (20.3) 20.5 (20.5) 20.7 inches, easily adjustable
Sleeve length: 42 (43) 43 (42) 42.5 (42) 42 (42) 42 cm / 16.5 (16.9) 16.9 (16.5) 16.7 (16.5) 16.5 (16.5) 16.5 inches, easily adjustable
Gauge:
14 st x 20 rows = 10x10 cm (4x4 inches) in stockinette stitch on 7mm needles, blocked
Yarn:
1 strand of Aran-weight yarn (e.g. Drops Air) + 1 strand of lace-weight silk mohair (e.g. Drops Kid Silk, Filcolana Tilia): 650 (690) 770 (850) 900 (950) 1050 (1180) 1280 meters / 711 (755) 842 (930) 985 (1040) 1150 (1290) 1400 yards of each strand of yarn.
Needles:
6.0mm circular needles for ribbing
7.0mm circular needles for body
6.0mm DPNs for sleeve cuffs (unless using magic loop)
7.0mm DPNS for sleeves (unless using magic loop)
Materials:
Stitch markers
2 cable needles
Measuring tape
Tapestry needle
(suggested) stitch counter
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