Conewago by Elizabeth Beach

Conewago

Knitting
February 2023
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 33 rows = 4 inches
in Blocked stockinette stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1130 - 2250 yards (1033 - 2057 m)
Chest: 40 (44, 48, 52, 56) (60, 64, 68)”/100 (110, 120, 130, 140) (150, 160, 170) cm
English
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The Iroquois word Conewago translates to “where the rapids meet.” The Conewago Creek, which is the inspiration for the sweater, flows from its headwaters in Adams County, Pennsylvania, before meeting up with the Susquehanna River in eastern York County. As it descends through the rocky pass of the South Mountains, it crashes through what locals call the Narrows, then takes on a more leisurely meander. I cross the creek multiple times daily, and it is always a pleasure to hear its burbling music, enjoy its changing habitat, and watch the wildlife drawn to it.

This boxy tunic has dropped shoulders with a textured yoke, split
hem, and cuffs. It also sports a lace panel on the back for added interest, and lots of positive ease gives it a super comfortable fit.

Yarn
Miss Babs Tarte
75% Superwash Merino Wool, 15% Nylon, 10% Tencel; 500 yd/4.3 oz (457 m/122 g) skeins, 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) (4, 5, 5) skeins in main color, shown in Wolfsbane, and 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1) skein contrasting color, shown in Meander
Or approximately 1130 (1270, 1380, 1550, 1680) (1860, 2040, 2250) yards/1034 (1162, 1262, 1418, 1537) (1701, 1866, 2058) meters of fingering weight yarn in main color and 200 (220, 240, 260, 280) (300, 320, 340) yards/183 (202, 220, 238, 257) (275, 293, 311) meters in contrasting color.

Sizes:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8)
To fit 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60)”/ 80 (90, 100, 110, 120) (130, 140, 150) cm chest size

Finished Measurements
Chest: 40 (44, 48, 52, 56) (60, 64, 68)”/100 (110, 120, 130, 140) (150, 160, 170) cm
Shown in size 3, to be worn with 8”/20 cm of positive
ease.

Needles
• US 4 3.5 mm circular needle, 24”/60 cm and 32”/80 cm long, or size to obtain gauge
• US 4 3.5 mm circular needle, double-pointed needles, or preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round or size to obtain gauge

Gauge
Blocked: 24 stitches and 33 rounds/rows = 4”/10 cm square in stockinette stitch.

Notions
• Four ring-style stitch markers, including one unique for beginning of round
• Scrap yarn or stitch holder
• Tapestry needle
• Two locking stitch markers

For best results when working with hand dyed yarns, we strongly suggest alternating skeins of the same color throughout your project.