#38 Oversized Sweater by Melissa Matthay

#38 Oversized Sweater

Knitting
January 2006
yarn held together
Bulky
+ Jumbo
= Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
5 stitches and 6 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 50 - 25.0 mm
US 19 - 15.0 mm
910 yards (832 m)
one size
English
This pattern is available from store.vogueknitting.com for $5.00.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

- Bust: 45”/114.5cm

- Length: 36½“/92.5cm

- Upper Arm: 13”/33cm

Note: Due to the very large needles and bulky yarn, the fabric will stretch to fit many sizes. Selvage sts are not included in width measurements.

GAUGE: 5 sts and 6 rows per 4”/10cm over St st using larger needles and one strand each of “Fettuccine” and “Jiffy” held together. BE SURE TO GET GAUGE.

MATERIALS:

  • one pair knitting needles, size 50 (US) / 25mm

  • 24” circulars, size 19 (US) / 15mm

  • stitch holders and stitch marker

ERRATA: none known at this time