House Sweater by Amber Lee

House Sweater

Knitting
March 2007
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch using larger needles
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
621 - 2335 yards (568 - 2135 m)
Sizes range from children to large adult: to fit chest size 25, 27, 28, 34, 38, 42, 46 and 50 inches
English

Summary:  This V-neck pullover is worked in a neutral gray yarn, with narrow bands of Hogwarts House colors at the waist and cuffs.



Note regarding needles:  One pair each of size 3 and size 6 needles are required.  In addition, a 16" circular size 3 needle is required.



Note regarding yarn:  The suggested main color for the sweater is Jaeger Matchmaker Merino DK #639 Granite.  The recommended House colors are as follows:



Gryffindor: Matchmaker Merino 4-ply #765 Gold (worked doubled) and Matchmaker Merino DK #876 Clarice

Slytherin: Matchmaker DK #892 Putty and #730 Loden

Ravenclaw: Matchmaker DK #789 Syrup and #2346 Mid Nacy

Hufflepuff: Matchmaker DK #681 Black and #727 Onion