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Elm Sweater
Notes updated for Magazine 80 feature (AW2026)
Pattern is worked entirely in Rowan Felted Tweed
You will also need a size US 2 (2.4 mm) circular needle no longer than 16” (40 cm) long for the neck finishing.
Finished measurements:
Chest circumference: 31.5( 35.75, 39.75, 44, 47.25, 51.5, 55.5, 59.75, 63.5)“ 80( 90.5, 101, 111.5, 120, 130.5, 141, 151.5, 161.5) cm
Finished length: 20( 20.75, 21.75, 22.5, 23.25, 24, 24.5, 25.25, 25.5)” 51( 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 62, 64, 65) cm
Sleeve seam: 17.25( 17.75, 17.75, 18, 18, 18, 18, 18, 18)“ 44( 45, 45, 46, 46, 46, 46, 46, 46) cm
Yarn used;
Rowan Felted Tweed
A. 185 Frozen - 5(5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9) balls
and one ball of each of the following shades:
B. 186 Tawny
C. 157 Camel
D. 228 Khaki
E. 205 Lotus Leaf
F. 151 Bilberry
G. 145 Treacle
H. 192 Amethyst
I. 196 Barn Red
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