Cricket (Shaped) by Julie Hoover

Cricket (Shaped)

Knitting
September 2016
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch with Size A needle(s), after blocking
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 1 - 2.25 mm
1785 - 3005 yards (1632 - 2748 m)
34¼ (38¼, 42¼, 46¼, 50¼, 54¼)" [87 (97, 107.5, 117.5, 127.5, 138) cm] circumference at chest
English
This pattern is available for $13.00 USD
buy it now or visit pattern website
Errata available: brooklyntweed.com

Save $1 when you purchase this pattern on BrooklynTweed.com, where you’ll find our knitting resource pages, video tutorials, and pattern support portal. All patterns purchased on our website can be added to your Ravelry library. Join our crafting community: sign up for our newsletter for the latest in Brooklyn Tweed yarns and patterns, knitting tips, subscriber exclusives, and even more woolly goodness!

A preppy crew pullover gets a lift from stripes at the hem and cuffs accentuated by a staggered rib that subtly interlocks the two colors. Simple techniques make this pattern accessible to the adventurous beginner; a classic fit and tailored shaping will make it an everyday favorite in your wardrobe. Choose a high-contrast or bright accent for the stripes — the sample is shown in Fossil + Tent — or use closely related shades for an understated look.


Construction

The garment pieces are worked flat from the bottom up and then sewn together. The neckband is picked up and worked circularly after garment assembly.

Yardage

1590 (1780, 2030, 2215, 2510, 2710) yards Color 1 and
195 (210, 230, 245, 280, 295) yards Color 2 of fingering weight yarn needed

Yarn

Brooklyn Tweed Loft (100% American Targhee-Columbia wool; 275 yards / 50 grams)
6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins Color 1 (C1)
1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2) skein(s) Color 2 (C2)

Sample photographed in colors Fossil (C1) and Tent (C2)

Gauge

24 stitches & 38 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch with Size A needle(s), after blocking
32 stitches & 48 rows = 4” in Flat 2x2 Ribbing or Flat 2x2 Alternating Ribbing with Size B needle(s), after blocking

Needles

Size A (for Main Fabric)
One pair of straight needles or a 24” circular needle and one 16” circular needle in size needed to obtain stockinette stitch gauge listed
Suggested Size: 3¼ mm (US 3)

Size B (for Ribbing)
One pair of straight needles or a 24” circular needle and one 16” circular needle in size needed to obtain ribbing gauge listed
Suggested Size: 2¼ mm (US 1)

Knitter’s preferred style of needle may be used

Finished Dimensions

34¼ (38¼, 42¼, 46¼, 50¼, 54¼)“ / 87 (97, 107.5, 117.5, 127.5, 138) cm circumference at chest
Sample shown is size 38¼” (97 cm) with 4¼“ (11 cm) ease on model

Need help picking a size? See our resource page on Selecting a Sweater Size

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:
Long-Tail Cast On
Purl Long-Tail Cast On
Sloped Bind Off

Skill Level

2 out of 5