Eton Mess by Marie Wallin

Eton Mess

Knitting
July 2013
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 56 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch using larger needles
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
1392 - 1740 yards (1273 - 1591 m)
3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 years
English

From the Knit Rowan website:
Knit this child’s fairisle and striped sweater from Little Star, a design by Marie Wallin using the wonderful yarn Pure Wool 4ply (super wash wool). With a simple fairisle pattern on the main body, striped sleeves and contrasting welt and cuffs, this knitting pattern is for the experienced knitter.

Finished width dimensions:
33: 35.5: 37: 39 cm
13: 14: 14.5: 15.5 inches

Yarn Information:
A - Black 404
2, 2, 3, 3 skeins
348, 348, 522, 522 yards

B - Ochre 461
2, 2, 2, 2 skeins
348, 348, 348, 348 yards

C - Glade 42
1, 1, 2, 2 skeins
174, 174, 348, 348 yards

D - Mocha 417
1, 1, 1, 1 skein
174, 174, 174, 174 yards

E - Eau de Nil 450
1, 1, 1, 1 skein
174, 174, 174, 174 yards

F - Claret 466
1, 1, 1, 1 skein
174, 174, 174, 174 yards

Gauge notes:

  • 32 stitches and 35 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) over design pattern using larger needles.
  • 30 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) over striped stockinette stitch using larger needles.
  • 30 stitches and 56 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) over garter stitch using larger needles.