Shades of Gray by Jill Wright

Shades of Gray

Knitting
January 2012
Aran (8 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in St st with smaller needles
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
1576 - 2364 yards (1441 - 2162 m)
Woman's small (medium, large, extra-large, 2X-large) Instructions are given for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When only 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes.
English
This pattern is available from e-patternscentral.com for $4.99.

Simple stockinette and seed stitch are the basis for this unusually constructed tunic-length sweater. The long color changes of Classic Shades by Universal Yarn add interest to the directional knitting.

Pattern is calked Granite Hues in most recent magazine

Skill Level:
Easy

Finished Measurements:
Chest: 38 1/2 (42 1/2, 46 1/2, 50, 54) inches
Length: 27 1/2 (28 1/2, 29 1/2, 30 1/2, 31 1/2)

Materials:

  • Worsted weight yarn* (197 yds/ 100g per ball): 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) balls storm clouds #708
  • Size 7 (4.5mm) straight and 60-inch circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge
  • Size 10 (6mm) 24-inch circular needle
  • Stitch holders
  • Stitch markers

Sample project was completed with Classic Shades (70% acrylic/30% wool) from Universal Yarn Inc.