Stripes 'n' Squares by Pat Menchini

Stripes 'n' Squares

Knitting
October 2020
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in measured over stocking stitch using 4 mm needles
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
2227 - 3013 yards (2036 - 2755 m)
To fit bust: 30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44, 46-48) inches
English
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An interesting and different type of tunic sweater. With its combination of colour work for the upper sections which are worked bottom up, and the lower striped sections which are worked sideways. The sleeves are worked top down which enables you to alter the length should you wish.
A fun knit with lots of options for interesting colour combinations.
Full written instructions given.

To fit bust:
30-32 (34-36: 38-40: 42-44: 46-48) in
Actual bust across yoke:
37 (41: 45¼: 49¼: 53) in
Length to shoulder shaping, approx.:
25¾ (26½: 26¾: 27½: 28) in
Sleeve seam, adjustable:
All sizes - (17½ in)

Yarn used:
Rico Essentials Merino DK
9, 9, 10, 11, 11 x 50g balls in Pearl Pink 16
4, 4, 5, 5, 6 x 50g balls in Blue-Green 82
4, 4, 5, 5, 6 x 50g balls in Light Teal 81

Tension:
27 sts and 26.5 rows to 10 cm, (4 in) over yoke pattern using 4 mm needles
22 sts and 28 rows to 10 cm, (4 in) over stocking stitch using 4 mm needles