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Elmer Sweater
Sizes: 3 (6, 9, 12, 18) months // 2 (4) years
Finished measurements: Chest circumference: approx. 47 (50, 55, 59, 59) // 63 (66) cm 18½ (19¾, 21¾, 23¼, 23¼) // 24¾ (26)”; Length from shoulder to edge: approx. 25 (27, 29, 31, 33) // 35 (39) cm 9¾ (10¾, 11½, 12¼, 13) // 13¾ (15¼)”; Sleeve length from underarm to edge: approx. 15 (16, 17, 19, 21) // 23 (26) cm 6 (6¼, 6¾, 7½, 8¼) // 9 (10¼)”
Yarn: 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Merino (250 m 273 yd / 50 g 1.8 oz), fingering-weight yarn, 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) // 2 (3) ball(s) + 1 strand of either Knitting for Olive Compatible Cashmere (150 m 164 yd / 25 g 0.9 oz), lace-weight yarn, 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) // 3 (3) balls or Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (225 m 246 yd / 25 g 0.9 oz), lace-weight yarn, 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) // 2 (3) balls. Sample is in Merino in Hazel colorway + Soft Silk Mohair in Dark Moose colorway
Needles: 3 mm / US2.5 and 4 mm / US4 circular and double-pointed needles, or in size to obtain gauge
Gauge (before blocking): 24 sts and 30 rows = 10 cm 4” in pattern with 4 mm / US6 needles
Notions: Stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle, 1 button (diameter: 12 mm 1⁄2”)
Elmer Sweater is a simple and basic staple sweater featuring an allover texture with horizontal stripes created by alternating stockinette stitch and ribbing. The sweater has a round yoke and a back-neck split that is closed with a button while ribbed edges finish the sleeves and body. Elmer Sweater is worked in the round from the top down with 1 strand of Merino + 1 strand of either Soft Silk Mohair or Compatible Cashmere. However, if the recipient is under 1 year old, we recommend choosing Compatible Cashmere over Silk Mohair, as the mohair fibers can be uncomfortable for babies.
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- First published: March 2024
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