Just Nicole by Kate Oates

Just Nicole

Knitting
June 2018
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Deep Garter on larger needles
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
3.75 mm (F)
500 - 2025 yards (457 - 1852 m)
34 (36.75, 39.5, 42.5, 45.25){48, 50.75, 53.5, 56.5}(59.25, 62, 64.75, 67.5, 70.5)" / 86.5 (93.5, 100.5, 108, 115){122, 129, 136, 143.5}(150.5, 157.5, 164.5, 171.5, 179) cm
English
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​​With Pointelle Lace panels embracing the sides, this top down sweater drapes and flows elegantly. Set-in seamless sleeves create the perfect contour for any body type and options are included for cap or long-sleeves as well as a cropped or longer sweater. This A-line shaped pullover is finished with a hi-lo hem. Easy Pointelle Lace Pattern is written. Pattern is designed for knitters comfortable with alternating between several stitch patterns & short row shaping in pattern. Written instructions are provided for both provisional and cable cast-ons. So many beautiful Just Nicole’s have already been knit, be sure to check them out! It’s the perfect sweater on every body for so many reasons.

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Sizing
I’m wearing my sweater in Size 2 (cropped with long sleeves) with 1.25”/3 cm positive ease at the Upper and Full Bust. Scroll for images showing the longer version in both sleeve lengths. Blue long sleeve sweater is also a Size 2, but modeled with 3.5”/9 cm positive ease. Yellow cap-sleeve sweater is Size 1 with 1”/2.5 cm positive ease. For the best and most flattering fit, choose the size closest to your upper bust measurement to achieve that gorgeous tailored shoulder and neckline. The A-line shaping will take care of any extra space you may need at your full bust. Not sure how to measure your Upper Bust? Check out this video tutorial to learn how to take proper measurements.

SIZE
1 (2, 3, 4, 5){6, 7, 8, 9}(10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
FINISHED CHEST
34 (36.75, 39.5, 42.5, 45.25){48, 50.75, 53.5, 56.5}(59.25, 62, 64.75, 67.5, 70.5)“
86.5 (93.5, 100.5, 108, 115){122, 129, 136, 143.5}(150.5, 157.5, 164.5, 171.5, 179) cm
TOOLS
Sizes 5 (3.75 mm) & 6 (4 mm) 16”/40 cm circular needles, longer circular needles suitable for finished chest, set of DPNs in both sizes for long sleeve option or preferred tools for small circumference knitting, spare circular needles (4 mm or smaller) if desired for shoulder join, crochet hook for provisional CO, stitch markers
GAUGE
20 sts and 30 rows per 4”/10 cm in Deep Garter on larger needles
YARN
DK to Light Worsted Weight Yarn

  • Cap sleeve, cropped sweater: 500 (525, 575, 625, 650){700, 750, 750, 825}(875, 925, 975,1050, 1100) yards / 455 (480, 525, 570, 595){640, 685, 685, 755}(800, 845, 890, 960, 1005) meters
  • Long sleeve, cropped sweater: 775 (825, 900, 975, 1025){1100, 1175, 1225, 1300}(1400, 1475, 1525, 1600, 1650) yards / 710 (755, 825, 890, 935){1005, 1075, 1120, 1190}(1280, 1350, 1395, 1465, 1510) meters
  • Cap sleeve, longer sweater: 650 (700, 775, 825, 875){950, 1000, 1050, 1125}(1200, 1250, 1300, 1400, 1450) yards / 595 (640, 710, 755, 800){870, 915, 960, 1030}(1095, 1145, 1190, 1280, 1325) meters
  • Long sleeve, longer sweater: 950 (1025, 1100, 1175, 1250){1375, 1450, 1550, 1625}(1725, 1800, 1850, 1950, 2025) yards / 870 (935, 1005, 1075, 1145){1255, 1325, 1415, 1485}(1575, 1645, 1690, 1785, 1850) meters

SAMPLE YARN
Woolfolk STRA in colorway S5

  • Cap Sleeved, Cropped Sweater: 4 (4, 4, 4, 4){5, 5, 5, 6}(6, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins
  • Long Sleeved, Cropped Sweater: 5 (6, 6, 6, 7){7, 8, 8, 8}(9, 9, 10, 10, 11) skeins
  • Cap Sleeved, Longer Sweater: 4 (5, 5, 6, 6){6, 7, 7, 7}(8, 8, 8, 9, 9) skeins
  • Long Sleeved, Longer Sweater: 6 (7, 7, 8, 8){9, 9, 10, 10}(11, 11, 12, 12, 13) skeins

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