MARLEY SWEATER
Sweater worked from neck down with 1 strand Peer Gynt + 1 strand Alpakka Følgetråd. Alternative for Alpakka Følgetråd is Tynn Silk Mohair.
Cast on sts for the back. Work back and forth with turning rows for slanting shoulders before inc for armholes on each side. Transfer sts to spare ndl. Knit up sts on each shoulder for left and right front. Work turning rows, inc for front neckline, join the two fronts to one and inc for armhole in each side as for the back. Join back and front, cont St-st in rnds, divide for slit at sides and work each part separately with ribbing. Knit up sts for sleeves on each armhole. Work St-st in rnds and end with ribbing. Knit up sts on neck, work neckband, fold double to WS and sew with hidden sts. Work all ribbings with k2, p2.
- Knitting Needles: Knitting Needle no. 4½
- Knitting tension: 17 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.
| 2 years | 4 years | 6 years | 8 years | 10 years | 12 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEER GYNT Marsipan tutti frutti tweed 2720: | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 |
| ALPAKKA FØLGETRÅD Marsipan 2321: | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
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.
| 2 years | 4 years | 6 years | 8 years | 10 years | 12 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest width: | 69 cm | 74 cm | 81 cm | 88 cm | 95 cm | 102 cm |
| Length: approx | 36 cm, or suitable | 38 cm, or suitable | 44 cm, or suitable | 47 cm, or suitable | 50 cm, or suitable | 52 cm, or suitable |
| Sleeve length: | 25 cm, or suitable | 29 cm, or suitable | 32 cm, or suitable | 34 cm, or suitable | 36 cm, or suitable | 38 cm, or suitable |
*** Medium
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