Treetops by Sally Oakley

Treetops

Knitting
July 2019
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking Stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1030 - 2245 yards (942 - 2053 m)
XS, S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X
English
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Treetops is a comfortable loose-fitting pullover, featuring an offset panel of cables and lace. A scoop neckline with fun detailing and short-row shaping for a great shoulder-fit finish off this cosy piece. Two sleeve length options are included. Choose a plump DK/8ply or light worsted weight wool for the warmest, most relaxed sweater.

With nine sizes, Treetops will fit busts sized from 30”/76cm - 62”/157.5cm with the recommended 10”/25cm of positive ease. A full schematic is included to help you choose the best size to fit you.

Intended to be worn with lots of positive ease for a relaxed fit. Choose a size with a finished bust measurement around 10”/25cm larger than your full bust measurement.

Sample shown in ByBriony White Gum Wool 8ply ’In the Navy’. Sample size M has finished bust measurement of 48”/122cm, shown on model with 38”/96.5cm bust. Sample used 1161yds/1062m with shorter sleeve option.

Treetops has been professionally tech. edited, and preview knitted.

Approximate Yarn Requirements
XS/S/M/L/XL/2X/3X/4X/5X:

With shorter sleeves
860/960/1057/1192/1372/1504/1628/1783/1915 metres
or
940/1050/1156/1303/1500/1644/1780/1949/2093 yards

With longer sleeves
942/1050/1147/1295/1482/1621/1752/1914/2053 metres
or
1030/1147/1254/1416/1620/1772/1915/2092/2244 yards

of a plump DK/8ply or light worsted-weight wool or wool blend yarn.

If using the recommended yarn:
4/5/5/6/7/7/8/9/9 skeins for long sleeved version

Materials

  • US 7/4.5mm needles or size needed to match tension
    • 40”/100cm for body
    • 24”/60cm for sleeves (or your preferred needles for small circumference knitting)
  • US 6/ 4mm needles or one size smaller than needles for tension
    • 16”/40cm for sleeve cuffs (or your preferred needles for small circumferences)
    • 32”/80cm for neckline
  • Waste yarn for holding stitches
  • Stitch markers (including some removable)
  • Cable needle (optional)
  • Embroidery needle for weaving in ends

Thank you to my lovely team of preview knitters.
To my tech. editor.
To my sparkling friends for photography and other support.

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