Patch Man by Ann Budd

Patch Man

Knitting
March 2007
Aran (8 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch with main color on larger needles.
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1545 yards (1413 m)
41 (45, 49, 53)" chest circumference
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Pattern Description from Interweave Online Store: “Yellow is the color of manliness in this shawl-collared, saddle-shouldered, patch-elbowed pullover. Ann Budd added ribbing at the shoulders and patches in a contrasting yarn. Warm and fabulous. Made in Tahki Donegal Tweed and Bunny.”

Finished Size: 41 (45, 49, 53)“ chest circumference

Yarn:

  • Tahki Donegal Tweed (100% wool; 183 yd (167 m)/100 g): #846 yellow (MC), 8 skeins
  • Tahki Bunny (50% merino, 25% alpaca, 25% acrylic; 81 yd, (75 m)/50 g):, #042 brown, 1 ball

Yarn weight: #4 - Medium

Gauge: 17 sts and 24 rows = 4” in St st with MC on larger needles

Needles: Size 7 (4.5 mm) needles, Size 5 (3.75 mm): straight needles and 24” circular needle

Notions: Stitch holders, Yarn needle

Originally Published: Knitscene, Spring 2007