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Bolan

by Martin Storey

Published in

Jaeger Handknits JB28, 16 Designer Men's Garments by Martin Storey

The Knitter, Issue 5

Craft

Knitting

Category

Sweater → Pullover

Published

January 2004

Yarns suggested

Jaeger Matchmaker Merino DK

Jaeger Extra Fine Merino DK

Rowan Purelife Organic Cotton DK

Yarn weight

DK / 8 ply (11 wpi)

Gauge

22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stocking stitch on larger size needles - see notes

Needle size

US 3 - 3.25 mm

US 6 - 4.0 mm

Yardage

1950 - 2340 yards (1783 - 2140 m)

To Fit Chest 38”, 40”, 42”, 44”, 46”

Actual size 44”, 46”, 48.5”, 50.5”, 53”

Finished length 25.5”, 26”, 26.5”, 27”, 27”

Sleeve length to underarm 18.5”, 19”, 19”, 19.5”, 19.5”

Jaeger Extra Fine Merino DK version requires different needle sizes: US 2.5 / 3.0mm and US 5 / 3.75mm. The larger needles are used for the gauge swatch.

Yardage

Camouflage version: main shade: 5-6 x 50g balls (650-780 yds), contrast 1: 3 x 50g balls (390 yds), contrast 2: 3 x 50g balls (390 yds), contrast 3: 4-5 x 50g balls (520-650 yds).

Striped version: main shade: 3-4 x 50g balls (390-520 yds), contrast 1: 2 x 50g balls (260 yds), contrast 2: 3 x 50g balls (390 yds), contrast 3: 2-3 x 50g balls (260-390 yds), contrast 4: 2 x 50g balls (260 yds), contrast 5: 2 x 50g balls (260 yds), contrast 6: 2 x 50g balls (260 yds).