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August 29, 2023
September 24, 2023

accidentally Wes Anderson

Project info
Simple Stripes by SuviKnits
Elin
Knitting
Sweater → Pullover
XL ish (major gauge difference, so size likely M/L)
Needles & yarn
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
26 stitches and 37 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
1,427 yards = 5.22 skeins
Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino
323 yards in stash
0.66 skeins = 180.4 yards (165.0 meters), 33 grams
Dark Ocher
Yellow
Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino
180 yards in stash
0.34 skeins = 93.0 yards (85.0 meters), 17 grams
Dark sea green
Green
Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino
295 yards in stash
0.5 skeins = 136.7 yards (125.0 meters), 25 grams
Gray lamb
Gray
Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino
334 yards in stash
0.38 skeins = 103.9 yards (95.0 meters), 19 grams
Putty
Gray
Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino
139 yards in stash
0.54 skeins = 147.6 yards (135.0 meters), 27 grams
Soft aqua
Blue-green
Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino
none left in stash
0.42 skeins = 114.8 yards (105.0 meters), 21 grams
Dusty Blue Whale
Blue
Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino
219 yards in stash
0.64 skeins = 175.0 yards (160.0 meters), 32 grams
Elephant blue
Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino
205 yards in stash
0.6 skeins = 164.0 yards (150.0 meters), 30 grams
Natural White
Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino
211 yards in stash
0.54 skeins = 147.6 yards (135.0 meters), 27 grams
Purple Elephant
Purple
Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino
none left in stash
0.27 skeins = 73.8 yards (67.5 meters), 13 grams
Rhubarb Rose
Pink
Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino
200 yards in stash
0.33 skeins = 90.2 yards (82.5 meters), 16 grams
Rose mouse
Pink
Notes

I need another one with wider stripes…..

  • Neckline and hems from Elin,
  • Cast on 140 on 2.75mm, 7 purl rows
  • Distribute stitches: 29-13-57-13-28
  • Short rows as written for simple stripes
  • Japanese short rows
  • Increases as for size M
  • Underarm cast on: 13+13
  • Faux side seam
  • Elin hem, 7 purl rows, Icelandic Bindoff on 3.25mm
  • Lengthened body by 2.5cm including hem
  • Sleeves decreases work instructions for size XL
  • Switching colour sequence for sleeves: introducing rose mouse

Stripe length 20rows (first one 21 rows at back)

Stripe sequence and yarn use:

Rhubarb rose 13g
Dark Sea Green 13g + 4g ONE sleeve
Putty 19g
Ochre 17g yoke + 4.5g body + 3.5g upper sleeves + 8 g lower sleeves
Elephant Blue 18g body + 12g sleeves + 2g cuff
White 19g body + 11g sleeves
Purple Elephant 18g body + 8g sleeves
Soft Aqua 18.5g body + 8g sleeves + 2g cuff
Dusty Blue Whale 18g body + 4g for ONE sleeve
Gray Lamb: 17.5g body and 8g sleeves
Rose Mouse body hem 6g + sleeves 11g

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Finished
August 29, 2023
September 24, 2023
 
About this pattern
Simple Stripes
by SuviKnits
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Cotton Merino
by Knitting for Olive
Light Fingering
70% Cotton, 30% Merino
273 yards / 50 grams

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  • Project created: August 28, 2023
  • Updated: September 29, 2023