Oakdale by Leah Batt

Oakdale

Knitting
November 2011
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
880 - 1540 yards (805 - 1408 m)
30 (32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58)”/ 76 (81.5, 86.5, 91.5, 96.5, 101.5, 106.5, 112, 117, 122, 127, 132, 137, 142, 147.5) cm at bust.
English
This pattern is available from mscleaver.com for $8.00.

Inspired by sweaters of the 1940s and 50s, this seamless raglan pullover features a geometric colorwork pattern reminiscent of acorns and is perfect for your next sock hop or pep rally. Knit from the bottom up without waist shaping.

Sample is knit in size 38 with approx. 1”/2.5 cm negative ease. Intended to be worn with 1-2” / 2.5-5 cm negative ease.

Sample uses Cascade 220 in the following colors:

MC: Chocolate Heather #2431
3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5) skeins/ 612 (652, 710, 749, 809, 863, 908, 957, 1025, 1088) yds
CC1: Smoke Blue #9567
2 skeins / 224 (239, 262, 278, 298, 313, 329, 345, 372, 388) yds
CC2: Straw #4010
1 skein/ 36 (39, 43, 45, 48, 51, 53, 56, 60, 63) yds

photos by Bristol Ivy