Colias by Julie Turjoman

Colias

Knitting
January 2021
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
660 - 880 yards (604 - 805 m)
0–6 (6–12, 12–18, 18–24) months
English
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Colias is a fabulous baby striped Henley pullover that is comfortable yet hard-wearing for active play. Knit in Valley Yarns Haydenville, this design is a great first sweater project for new knitters. Colias is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up and then seamed.

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  • Skill Level: Beginner

  • Finished Measurements: Suggested 1–2” positive ease

    • Chest – 18¾ (20½, 22¾, 25¼)”
    • Length – 9½ (10½, 11½, 12½)
  • Yarn Requirements: Valley Yarns Haydenville (60% Superwash Merino Wool/ 40% Acrylic Microfiber; 100g/220yds)

    • MC – 2 (2, 2, 3) skeins shown in 22 Royal
    • CC – 1 skein for all sizes shown in 31 Fawn
  • Needles:

    • US 6 (4.00mm) 16” & 24” circular
    • US 7 (4.50mm) single points and spare for three-needle bind-off
  • Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch on US 7 (4.50mm), blocked