Gingersnap by Libby Jonson

Gingersnap

Knitting
September 2022
Truly Myrtle Southlander DK
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette flat and in the round
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
920 - 1860 yards (841 - 1701 m)
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) (12, 13, 14, 15)
English
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Like her sister sweater, Gingerbread, Gingersnap is destined to become one of your most worn comfy sweaters with a twist, certain to make you feel cosy and fabulous, whether you’re curled up with your knitting or heading out into the cold.

Striking chevron bands steal the show on this classic knit, and her generous crew neck adds warmth where you need it with a lovely scoop that retains her sister’s feminine feel.

Gingersnap has a boxy body shape and slim-line arms, making her flattering and easy to wear, and her cuffs, hem and neck are all finished with a tubular bind-off for a polished look.

Knitting seamlessly from the top, you’ll enjoy soothing, relaxing knitting all the way to the lace and cable bands.

Sleeves are picked up around the armhole, and the sleeve caps are beautifully shaped with short rows.

Instructions for the bands are charted and written.

Get ready to feel fabulous in your newest favourite knit.

Gingersnap is suitable for adventurous beginners to experienced knitters.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) (12, 13, 14, 15)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust approx. 34.5 (36, 38.5, 40, 42.5, 44) (46.5, 48, 50.5, 52, 54.5) (56, 58.5, 60, 62.5)“/87.5 (91.5, 98, 101.5, 108, 112) (118, 122, 128.5, 132, 138.5) (142, 148.5, 152.5, 158.5) cm

Sample shown in size 4 with approx. 3”/7.5 cm ease at the bust.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 5/3.75 mm and US 6/4 mm circular needles 24”/60cm long and also for knitting small circumferences.

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

5 stitch markers (3 removable), waste yarn, yarn needle.

YARN
Approx. 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6) (6, 7, 7, 7, 8) (8, 8, 9, 9) balls of Truly Myrtle Limited Edition Southlander DK (100% New Zealand wool; 219 yds/200 m per 100g ball) in “Hope”.

If substituting yarn, approx. 920 (986, 1050, 1116, 1182, 1248) (1314, 1358, 1444, 1510, 1598) (1664, 1730, 1794, 1860) yds/840 (900, 960, 1020, 1080, 1140) (1200, 1240, 1320, 1380, 1460) (1520, 1580, 1640, 1700) m of DK-weight yarn.

GAUGE
20 sts and 28 rows = 4”/10 cm with US 6/4 mm needles in stockinette stitch, flat & in the round, after blocking.

SKILL LEVEL
Two Balls (see: https://www.trulymyrtle.com/blog/all-the-balls)

Sizes 6, 7 & 9 Errata and updates see www.trulymyrtle.com/errata