Brochan Sweater by Kate Oates

Brochan Sweater

Knitting
October 2015
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 6 - 4.0 mm
4.0 mm (G)
820 - 1535 yards (750 - 1404 m)
2 (4, 6, 8)(10, 12) years
English
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Boys and girls alike will fall for this cozy collared pullover. • They will get extra wear thanks to the built-to-let-out hems in body and sleeves and extra warmth from the stranding in the yoke. The geometric motif is worked only over 15 rows, perfect for folks just venturing into stranded colorwork. Sweater is worked top down with seamless raglan style sleeves. • Shown in 8 slim.

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Size: 2 (4, 6, 8)(10, 12) years
Finished Measurements:
Chest: 23.75 (25.75, 28, 29.5)(31, 33)“
Length: 17 (18, 20, 21.5)(23, 24)”
Gauge: 22 sts and 30 rows per 4” in stockinette
Yarn: 750 (850, 975, 1090)(1225, 1400) yards A and 70 (85, 100, 110)(120, 135) yards B DK to light worsted weight yarn
Tools: Size 6 (4 mm) 24” circular needles and set of 5 DPNs, crochet hook for provisional cast-on
Notions: 50 (52, 56, 60)(64, 66)“ length of Twill Ribbon