Hansel and Gretle Sweater by Amy Carroll and Denise Brown

Hansel and Gretle Sweater

Knitting
January 1991
DK (11 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch on larger needles
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1170 - 1500 yards (1070 - 1372 m)
Chest sizes: 24 / 26 / 28
English

Bright yellow sweater with a very sweet gingerbread and candy house on front and back.

Based on the story by the Brothers Grimm.

Number of 2 oz. (50g) 130 yard balls required per size (24 / 26 / 28)

  • 2-3-3 Bright Yellow
  • 1-2-2 Bright Green
  • 1-2-2 Pale Gray
  • 1-2-2 White
  • 1 Turquoise
  • 1 Scarlet
  • 1 Shocking Pink

Chart for colorwork, written pattern (back of book) with additional / sweater specific information on the pattern’s page.