02 Green Sweater with Stripes by Rebecca Design Team

02 Green Sweater with Stripes

Knitting
August 2006
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
1350 - 1650 yards (1234 - 1509 m)
32/34" (82/86cm), 36/38" (92/97cm), 40/42" (102/107cm)
English German

Suggested Yarn Ballband Specs

GGH Soft Kid
70% Super Kid / 25% Nylon / 5% Wool
Approx. 150 yd. / 50 g.
Needle sizes: US 2.5-6 (3-4mm); US 6-8 (4-5mm)
Gauge to 4” (10cm) : 18 sts / 25 rows in stockinette stitch

Pattern Models

As shown on Page 4:

MC: #54 green
CC1: #64 olive
CC2: #65 straw
CC3: #67 brown

Yarn Requirements (in suggested yarn)

Size 32/34” (82/86cm):
9 skeins total (225g) = 1350 yds (1233m)
MC: 900 yds (822m); CC1: 150 yds (137m); CC2: 150 yds (137m); CC3: 150 yds (137m)

Size 36/38” (92/97cm):
11 skeins total (275g) = 1650 yds (1507m)
MC: 1050 yds (959m); CC1: 300 yds (274m); CC2: 150 yds (137m); CC3: 150 yds (137m)

Size 40/42” (102/107cm):
11 skeins total (275g) = 1650 yds (1507m)
MC: 1050 yds (959m); CC1: 300 yds (274m); CC2: 150 yds (137m); CC3: 150 yds (137m)

Needles Required

  • US 2.5 (3mm) to US 6 (4mm) needles or size to obtain gauge
  • US 6 (4mm) to US 8 (5mm) needles or size to obtain gauge

Gauge to 4" (10cm)

18 sts / 28 rows in stockinette stitch on larger needles.
Please note that pattern gauge stated here may differ from ballband gauge.

Pattern description from Rebecca 32:

The sweater with the bell sleeves and the boat's neck is slightly A-line. When making up this design, ensure that the stripes meet for the armholes and sleeve caps.