Blocks & Basketweave by Jane Slicer-Smith

Blocks & Basketweave

Knitting
May 2013
Aran (8 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
in Over stockinette stitch, using larger needles
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
41½ (45, 47½, 51½, 54)"
English

Intarsia for him! This bold sweater is a study in placing colors strategically for impact and power. Made in sleek stockinette, it is a handsome classic.

Skill level: Intermediate

Colors: 335 Deep Eggplant (A), 128 Brown (B), 8772 Burnt Rust (C), 371 Mulberry (D), and Merino 8 Shadow in color 135 Wine and Roses (E)

Yarn requirements: MC 400 (425, 475, 500, 550) yds; A, C 450 (475, 525, 550, 600) yds; B 250 (275, 300, 325, 350) yds; D 300 (325, 350, 375, 400) yds

Notions: 5 25mm (1”) buttons

Pattern found on pages 48, 84.

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