Hadley sweater
Oversized sweater worked from neck down with double yarn (= 1 strand Peer Gynt + 1 strand Tynn Silk Mohair).
Beg to cast on sts for the back, work turning rows back and forth for slanting shoulders, then cont until underarms.
Knit up sts on each shoulder for left and right front, and work each back and forth with turning rows and inc for neckline.
Join fronts and cont until underarms.
Join back and front and cont St-st in rnds until dividing for slit at sides. Work each part separately.
Knit up sts for sleeves on armhole edges. Work sleeves in rnds with St-st. Knit up sts at neck for neckband and fold double to WS.
- Knitting Needles: Knitting Needle no. 3½-5
- Knitting tension: 16 sts = 10 cm
The number of balls is based on the given dimensions. If you want longer garments, please remember that you may need extra yarn.
| XS-S | M-L | XL-3XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEER GYNT Marsipan tutti frutti tweed 2720: | 9 | 11 | 13 |
| TYNN SILK MOHAIR Kitt 1015: | 4 | 5 | 6 |
The sizes are indicative and it is recommended to take measurements of the person who is going to wear the garment. The given dimensions are calculated according to the specified knitting tension.
| XS-S | M-L | XL-3XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bust: | 121 cm | 136 cm | 151 cm |
| Length middle back: | 66 cm | 70 cm | 75 cm |
| Sleeve length: | 41 cm, or suitable | 41 cm, or suitable | 41 cm, or suitable |
** Easy
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