MARLEY SWEATER
Sweater worked in St-st from neck down in Børstet Alpakka.
Beg to cast on sts for the back, and work back and forth with turning rows for slanting shoulder, before inc for armhole on each side and sts are transferred to spare ndl. Knit up sts on each shoulder for left and right front. Work turning rows, inc for neckline, join the 2 fronts to one and inc for armholes in same manner as the back. Join back and front, cont in rnds before dividing for slit at sides and work each side separately in ribbing. Knit up sts on each armhole for sleeves. Work sleeves with St-st in rnds, end with ribbing. Knit up sts at neck and work neckband in ribbing. Fold double to WS and sew loosely. Work all ribbings with k2, p2.
- Knitting Needles: Knitting Needle no. 4
- Knitting tension: 18 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Børstet Alpakka Dyp Petrol 7281: | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
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: | 66 cm | 70 cm | 77 cm | 83 cm | 90 cm | 97 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: | 26 cm, or suitable | 30 cm, or suitable | 33 cm, or suitable | 37 cm, or suitable | 40 cm, or suitable | 44 cm, or suitable |
*** Medium
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