The Lightweight Ballet Neck Sweater by Eleanor Parkin

The Lightweight Ballet Neck Sweater

Knitting
May 2013
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
866 - 2000 yards (792 - 1829 m)
30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 43, 44, 46, 48, 50 bust
English
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As comfortable as your favourite tee with vintage quality details. Knit from the top down, starting with a fine i-cord neckline and finishing with flexible no-roll hems, which are made by knitting a turned hem off of an i-cord edging. An alternate hem and neckline are provided for beginners … and any knitter looking for a quick start & finish.
Designed to be worn over a camisole or maxi tank. A merino will give a softer sweater.
A very open neckline, inspired by the fashions in the early Downton Abbey series. Easy to accessorize with a scarf, jewellery, or wear under a jacket or cardigan.

Yarn Quantities (# 100g skeins)
(2 / 2 / 3 / 3 / 3 / 4 / 4 / 4 / 5 / 5 / 5 )

Needles: 4.5mm circular (60cm & 80cm cord), 3.5mm circular (80cm cord), 4.5mm dpns, 3.5mm dpns, 2.5mm any type (only used for bind off row, but size matters).

Skill level: Beginner+ for i-cord neckline; Intermediate for the turned hem knitted off the i-cord edging.