Fineline by Rachel Illsley

Fineline

Knitting
August 2019
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
744 - 1542 yards (680 - 1410 m)
28-30" (32-34": 36-38": 40-42": 44-46") (48-50": 52-54": 56-58": 60-62")
English
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The Fineline sweater is a modern twist on the classic Breton striped top, a versatile wardrobe staple for many. The sweater features the expected horizontal stripes of colour throughout, but here the stripes fade in and out randomly, creating an eye-catching yet minimalist aesthetic. The neckline is elegantly scooped and the length is cropped to the natural waistline, making it a relatively quick knit, and with 2-4” of intended ease, all-in-all this is a highly flattering and versatile garment that would suit many wearers and many styles.

Gauge
Using 4mm / US size 6 needles and working stockinette in the round, 22 stitches over 32 rounds creates a 4x4” square.

Yarn and Yardage
The sample shown was knit using Stylecraft Batik DK as the main colour and Stylecraft Special DK in Charcoal as the contrasting colour.
MC DK weight yarn: 239 (273: 304: 328: 366) (404: 431: 475: 501) grams / 660 (753: 839: 905: 1010) (1116: 1189: 1310: 1384) metres
CC DK weight yarn: 4 (5: 6: 6: 7) (8: 8: 9: 9) grams / 12 (15: 16: 17: 19) (21: 22: 24: 25) metres.

Sizing Guide
Sweater chest circumference 32” (36”: 40”: 44”: 48”) (52”: 56”: 60”: 64”)
There is guidance within the pattern to enable you to customise the fit of your knit, such as body and sleeve lengths.

ERRATA
Yardage for size XL should be listed in the pattern as 366 grams, not 266 grams.