Lyonesse Rib Sweater by Rita Taylor

Lyonesse Rib Sweater

Knitting
March 2021
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches
in 24 stitches & 27 rows
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1100 - 1800 yards (1006 - 1646 m)
32-44
English
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This lovely summer pullover is designed in a stretchy rib which enables it to be worn loose and chunky or more fitted.

Designed in Blacker Yarns Lyonesse DK 50/50 wool/linen yarn, sample worked in Moonstone, our natural undyed shade.

The unshaped pullover is worked in 4 pieces: back, front and 2-set-in sleeves, with a longer back, side slits and neckband. Cuffs and welt are also in mistake rib and the neckband is in single rib.

Finished measurements

Designed with positive ease to fit chest: 81 (90, 100, 110) cm / 32 (36, 40, 44) inches

Actual measurements Chest: 91.5 (106.5, 122, 132) cm / 36 (42, 48, 52) inches Length of back: 89.5 (71, 72, 74) cm / 27 (28, 28½, 29) inches Length of front: 58 (61, 62, 63.5) cm / 23 (24, 24½, 25) inches Sleeve: 40.5 (40.5, 43, 44.5) cm / 16 (16, 17, 17½) inches

Yarn required
500 (600, 750, 850) grams, 10 (12, 15, 17) 50g balls of Blacker Yarns Lyonesse DK

Pattern would work, with more fit but less drape, in other Blacker Yarns DK yarns.

We hope you will enjoy making it and using or wearing your finished piece. If you have any questions of feedback please contact us at: enquiries@blackeryarns.co.uk

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