Strathaven by Melissa Leapman

Strathaven

Knitting
November 2011
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches
in Stranded Stockinette Stitch on larger needles
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
1425 - 2075 yards (1303 - 1897 m)
Small (Medium, Large, Extra-Large, Extra-Extra-Large, Extra-Extra-Extra-Large)
English

If you’ve already made lots of sweaters for your favorite guy, you’re sure to have enough yarn—and in just the right colors!—languishing in your stash. Dig some out and get knitting!

Skill Level
Intermediate

Finished Measurements
Chest: 43 (47, 50, 54, 57 ½, 61)“/ 109, 119.5, 127, 137, 146, 155)cm
Length: 26 ½ (26 ½, 27, 27 ½, 28, 28)”/67.5 (67.5, 68.5, 70, 71, 71)cm

Materials
220 (235, 250, 270, 290, 310) yds/201 (215, 228.5, 247, 265, 283.5)m in the ribbing color (A) and 175 (190, 205, 220, 240, 255) yds/160 (173.5, 187.5, 201, 219.5, 233)m in each of 4 contrast colors (B, C, E, and G), 75 (85, 90, 100, 110, 115) yds/68.5 (77.5, 82.5, 91.5, 100.5, 105)m in each of 3 other contrast colors (D, H, and J), and 140 (150, 160, 170, 190, 200) yds/128 (137, 146.5, 155.5, 173.5, 183)m in each of 2 other contrast colors (F and I)

The sample project uses #017 Heath (A), #023 Amethyst (B), #011 Poppy (C), #022 Ink (D), #024 Damson (E), #029 Raspberry (F), #021 Denim (G), #003 Oyster (H), #004 Charcoal (I), and #0534 Rhubarb (J)