Six Crooked Highways by Kristen Jancuk

Six Crooked Highways

Knitting
September 2020
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in charted pattern
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1100 - 2425 yards (1006 - 2217 m)
XXS (XS, S, M, L) [1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X]; finished bust circumference 32 1/4 (36 1/2, 39 1/2, 43 3/4, 47 1/2) [51 3/4, 56, 60 1/4, 64 1/2, 67 1/2]”/82 (92.5, 100.5, 111, 120.5) [131.5, 142, 153, 164, 171.5] cm
English
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I think we can agree that, emotionally, it has been sweater weather for all of 2020—the need to curl up in something comfy and cozy and hide from reality has been ever-present, even on the hottest summer days. But now, ACTUAL sweater weather is here! And we could all do with a new cast-on or two.
Six Crooked Highways hits all the right points for your pandemic knitting—an easy-to-memorize stitch pattern, straightforward construction, a cozy turtleneck to hide your face in, and, of course, beautiful yarn. It’s knit from the bottom up in the round, with a simple drop-shoulder shape, and uses a lofty fingering weight yarn that’s both warm and light—brush up on your cabling-without-a-cable-needle skills and it will fly off your needles!

Your purchase includes a sweater planner to help you select the right yarn and size for your sweater, and guide you through swatching!

Sizes: XXS (XS, S, M, L) {1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X}; finished bust circumference 32 1/4 (36 1/2, 39 1/2, 43 3/4, 47 1/2) {51 3/4, 56, 60 1/4, 64 1/2, 67 1/2}”/82 (92.5, 100.5, 111, 120.5) {131.5, 142, 153, 164, 171.5} cm
Sample is shown in size S with approx. 4”/10 cm positive ease; intended to be worn with 4-6”/10-15 cm+ positive ease

#sizeinclusive

Gauge: 26 sts and 34 rnds = 4”/10 cm in cabled pattern on larger needle, blocked

Yarn: Biches et Bûches Le Petit Lambswool, 100% lambswool, 270 yd/2 oz (248 m/50 g): 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) {7, 8, 8, 9, 9} skeins in medium green grey

Suggested needles: US 5/3.75 mm 32”/80 cm+ circular needle and DPNs or long circular needle for magic loop, or size to obtain gauge
US 4/3.5 mm 32”/80cm+ circular needle, 16”/40 cm circular needle and DPNs or long circular needle for magic loop, or 1 size below gauge needle

Notions:
Yarn needle
Stitch markers
Scrap yarn or stitch holder
Cable needle

Techniques to Know (or be ready to learn!)
Basic decreases
Knitting through the back loop
Picking up stitches
Kitchener Stitch
Working cables

Many thanks to Biches et Bûches for providing yarn support, and Sarah Walworth for her incomparable tech editing skills!