Buoy
by Lisa Richardson
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Buoy
You will also need a size US 3 (3.25 mm) circular needle, no longer than 16” (40 cm) for the neck finishing.
Finished measurements:
Chest circumference: 43( 47.75, 51.5, 55, 58.75, 63.5, 67.25, 70.75)“ 109.5( 121, 1305, 140, 149.5, 161, 170.5, 180) cm
Finished length: 25.5( 26.5, 27.25, 28, 28.75, 29.5, 30.25, 31)” 65( 67, 69, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79) cm
Sleeve seam: 18( 19, 19.75, 20, 20.5, 20.5, 20.75, 20.75)“ 46( 48, 50, 51, 52, 52, 53, 53) cm
Yarn used:
Rowan Softyak DK
A. 230 Cream - 9(9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15) balls
B. 255 Albany- 5(5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) balls
C. 235 Pampas - 1 ball for all sizes
For more information, see:
https://knitrowan.com/en/products/zm79-buoy-sweater
About this yarn
by Rowan
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76% Cotton, 15% Yak, 9% Nylon
148 yards
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