Clyd by Forage and Make

Clyd

Knitting
October 2017
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
1389 - 1854 yards (1270 - 1695 m)
One Size
English
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NOTES
This pattern is for the adult size only, for the kids sizing please see here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/clyd-minikins

This pattern also comes in a crochet version which you can find here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/clyd-3

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN
Constructed of three rectangles, the simple construction makes this a perfect first garment for beginners. This snuggly robe comes with three back panel options and three sleeve options, so you can choose your own adventure for this fun to make garment. More advanced knitters would easily be able to swap out the back panel for their own preferred stitch making this garment even more unique.
This robe was designed to be the perfect top layer, whether you a snuggling up in bed with a cup of tea or going out to meet friends for lunch. This robe can be dressed up or down with ease. The vertical back panel is flattering and adds visual interest. The simple open fronts are easy to wear and look great open or belted.

MATERIALS
Meterage/Yardage
DK weight (8 ply) yarn

Back Panel Meterage/Yardage
Wild Oats Stitch 1390m/1520
Two Tone Lattice 1350m/1476
CC= 110m/120
MC=1240m/1356
Turkish Lace 1270m

The table above includes yardage for the sleeve cuff for the short sleeved option. If you would like to add sleeves to your garment please add on the yardage below

Sleeves Meterage/Yardage
¾ Length Unshaped 160m/175
Full Length Tapered 305m/334

Sample was made with Turkish Lace Stitch/Short Sleeve options and used Wool days Scout in Blueberry

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Fits size 10-16 AUS, 8-14 UK, 6-12 US
Length: 84cm (33”)
Back Width: 69cm (27”)
Sleeve Lengths: from underarm;
Short Sleeve: 2.5cm (1”)
¾ Sleeve: 25.5cm (10”)
Full Sleeve: 38cm (15”)

GAUGE
(All gauges taken from a 15cm x 15cm (6x6”) swatch after wet blocking and hanging to dry, hang back panel swatch vertically and body swatches horizontally as these are how the finished fabrics will fall on the completed garment)
Wild Oats: 10cm (4”) square = 28 stitches x 34 rows
Two Tone Lattice: 10cm (4”) square = 20 stitches x 22 rows
Turkish Lace: 10cm (4”) square = 14 stitches x 21 rows
Stockinette: 10cm (4”) square = 18 stitches x 28 rows

NEEDLES
Wild Oats: 16” circular or straight needles in size 6US (4mm)
Two Tone Lattice: 16” circular or straight needles in size 7US (4.5mm)
Turkish Lace: 16” circular or straight needles in size 10US (6mm)
Stockinette: 32” circular needles in size 7US (4.5mm)
Garter cuffs: 16” circular needles in size 5US (3.75mm)
Garter Neckline 32” circular needles in size 5US (3.75mm)

TOOLS
blunt tapestry needle