Hussar Spencer by T.L. Alexandria Volk

Hussar Spencer

Knitting
November 2012
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch on larger needles
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1320 - 1980 yards (1207 - 1811 m)
33 (37, 40, 45, 49)" bust/chest circumference, closed
English
This pattern is available in print for $6.50.

Interweave SKU: EP7443

Finished Size: 33 (37, 40, 45, 49)“ bust/chest circumference, closed. Cardigan shown measures 33”.

Yarn:
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash (100% superwash wool; 220 yd [201 m] /3½ oz [100 g]):
#900 charcoal (MC), 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) skeins;
#893 ruby (CC1), 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) skein(s).

Alchemy Yarns of Transformation Silk Purse (100% silk; 163 yd [149 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #02

Needles:
Body and sleeves sizes 6 and 7 (4 and 4.5 mm). I-cord size 6 (4 mm): Set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions:
Stitch holders; tapestry needle; about 1 yd coordinating Petersham ribbon; sewing needle and matching thread; 8 size 1 hook-and-eye closures; fifteen 5/8” metal buttons.

Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows = 4” in St st with MC on larger needles.

Originally Published: Jane Austen Knits Fall 2012