Nord by Veronik Avery

Nord

Knitting
January 2014
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch, after blocking
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1290 - 2200 yards (1180 - 2012 m)
33¼ (37¼, 41¼, 45¼, 49¼, 53¼)” circumference at chest (seamed)
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A simple shape gets an eye-catching twist when flattering tracks of bias-knit fabric meet and embrace in a perfectly placed cable. This pullover is knit in four pieces in a lofty garter stitch, then stretch-blocked and sewn together to create a wearable classic with weightless drape and fluid movement.


CONSTRUCTION
Pullover is knit in 4 pieces, from the bottom up, and sewn together. Neck edging is picked up and worked circularly after assembly.

MATERIALS
1290 (1465, 1625, 1810, 1995, 2200) yards of fingering weight wool yarn

5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8) skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Loft (100% American Targhee-Columbia wool; 275 yards/50g)

Photographed in color Fossil

GAUGE
24 stitches & 34 rows = 4” in garter stitch, after blocking

Note: Gauge for this project changes considerably after blocking; please block your swatch prior to measuring to ensure correct sizing.

NEEDLES
One pair of straight needles or a 32” circular needle and one 16” circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge listed
Suggested Size: 4 mm (US 6)

Knitter’s preferred style of needle may be used.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
33¼ (37¼, 41¼, 45¼, 49¼, 53¼)” circumference at chest (seamed)
Sample shown is size 37¼” with +3¼” ease on model

Need help picking a size? See our resource page on Selecting a Sweater Size

SKILL LEVEL
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