Description
This sweater and matching cowl are worked in an eyelet lace that resembles the striping effect of plaid. The pullover is knit in the round to the armholes, and the shoulders are shaped with short-rows.
Finished Size: 28″ (32, 35, 38, 41, 44)” bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 32″, modeled with about 2″ negative ease. Cowl: 19″ circumference and 11″ high.
Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Melange (100% baby alpaca; 110 yd [101 m]/50 g): #806 salsa (orange), 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins for sweater, 2 skeins for cowl.
Yarn weight: #2 – Fine
Gauge: 20 sts and 29 rnds = 4″ in patt on larger needle, gently blocked.
Needles: Body and sleeves -size 4 (3.5 mm): 24″ circular (cir), 16″ cir, and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Hem size 3 (3.25 mm): 24″ cir, 16″ cir, and set of dpn. Cowl size 4 (3.5 mm): 16″ cir. Hem size 3 (3.25 mm): 16″ cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; waste yarn for provisional CO (cowl only).
Originally Published: Interweave Knits Fall 2010
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