Cockatiel by Julie Turjoman

Cockatiel

Knitting
January 2020
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Lace pattern
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
872 - 1853 yards (797 - 1694 m)
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
English
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Cockatiel is a lovely women’s all-over lace pullover knit in Valley Yarns Deerfield. The sweater is perfect to wear on its own on date night or as a layering piece over a turtleneck in cooler weather.
Cockatiel is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up and seamed. The lace pattern is charted and written out.

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Skill Level: Experienced

Finished Measurements:

  • Bust – 35½ (42½, 45½, 51, 56) (59, 62½, 65½)” with suggested 4–6” positive ease
  • Length – 22 (22½, 23, 23½, 24) (24¾, 25¼, 25¾)”

Yarn Requirements: 8 (10, 11, 12, 14) (15, 16, 17) balls Valley Yarns Deerfield (80% Baby Alpaca/ 20% Silk; 50g/109yds) shown in Periwinkle

Needles:

  • US 4 (3.50mm) 32–40” circular and DPNs
  • US 5 (3.75mm) 32–40” circular

Other Materials: Locking stitch markers, stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle

Gauge: 24 sts and 28 rows = 4” in lace stitch pattern on US 5 (3.75mm), blocked