Newsom by Bristol Ivy

Newsom

Knitting
February 2015
Sport (12 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch, after blocking
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
1268 - 1902 yards (1159 - 1739 m)
37 (38 1/4, 41, 43, 45, 49, 53, 57)” bust measurement, with fronts overlapping to match back width
English
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Newsom is a lightweight play on mitered shaping--a little fun, a little quirky, but all in a simple, clean, and effortless package.

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Sample is shown in size 38 1/4” on 33” bust; between 3-6” of positive ease recommended.

Note: if interested in adding length to the sweater, please see notes in Comments section. Thanks!

Finished Measurements
37 (38 1/4, 41, 43, 45, 49, 53, 57)” bust measurement, with fronts overlapping to match back width

Yarn
Hat Box by Mrs. Crosby Plays (75% merino, 15% silk, 10% cashmere; 317 yds (290 m)/100g); 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6) skeins in color African Grey

Needles
One 32” circular needle in size US 5 (3.75 mm)
Set of double-pointed needles (dpns) in size US 5
Set of dpns in size US 3 (3.25 mm)

or size needed to obtain gauge