Amsterdam (Child) by Elsebeth Lavold

Amsterdam (Child)

Knitting
January 2010
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch on largest needles
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
654 - 981 yards (598 - 897 m)
4 (6) 8 (10) years
English

Classic, comfortable sweater features a staghorn cable pattern that is made rhythmical by creating a gap between each pair of “horns.” Cable is set off by stockinette with garter ridges that are always in step with the cables, making it easy to keep track of the pattern.

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate

Measurements:

  • Chest: 29¼ (30¾) 32¼ (34¾) in / 74 (78_ 82 (88) cm
  • Length: 17 (17¾) 19 )20) in / 43 (45) 58 (51) cm

Materials: Favorite Wool 6 (7) 8 (9) balls

Needles:

  • US 7 and 8 / 4.5 and 5 mm
  • Short circular US 6 / 4 mm for neckband
  • Cable needle