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Adult Sweatershirt
Casual and oversized, just like your favorite sweatshirt. The silhouette and neckline detail provide effortless style and comfort along with an easy fit. Sweater is worked from the top down with drop-shoulder seamless sleeves. Front and back hem are split at the sides and worked separately for a little extra length on the back. Pattern is suitable for adventurous beginning knitters ready to try some new techniques. Shown in Size 3 with 8.5”/21.5 cm positive ease. Design is intended to be worn with 8-12”/20.5-30.5 cm positive ease and To Fit guidance is provided. This pattern is also available in children’s sizes (pattern sold separately).
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SIZE
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)(10, 11, 12, 13)
TO FIT CHEST
30 (33.25, 36.5, 39.5, 42)(45.25, 48.5, 51.5, 54.75)(58, 61.25, 64.5, 67.5)“
96.5 (105, 113, 120.5, 127)(135.5, 143.5, 151, 159.5)(167.5, 176, 184, 192) cm
ACTUAL FINISHED CHEST
38 (41.25, 44.5, 47.5, 50)(53.25, 56.5, 59.5, 62.75)(66, 69.25, 72.5, 75.5)“
96.5 (105, 113, 120.5, 127)(135.5, 143.5, 151, 159.5)(167.5, 176, 184, 192) cm
TOOLS
Size 6 (4 mm) 16” (40 cm) and 40” (100 cm) circular needles and set of DPNs, Size 5 (3.75 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular needles and set of DPNs, spare circular needles
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scrap yarn & crochet hook suitable for provisional CO,
GAUGE
20 sts and 28 rows per 4”/10 cm in stockinette on larger needles
YARN
Worsted weight, two color version:
A: 850 (900, 975, 1025, 1125)(1200, 1300, 1375, 1450)(1525, 1575, 1675, 1725) yards
780 (825, 895, 940, 1030)(1100, 1190, 1260, 1330)(1395, 1445, 1535, 1580) meters
B: 400 (425, 475, 500, 525)(550, 600, 625, 650)(700, 725, 750, 800) yards
370 (390, 435, 460, 485)[505, 550, 575, 595](645, 665, 690, 735) meters
Fingering weight held with Lace weight for solid version:
Heavier Yarn: 1125 (1200, 1300, 1375, 1500)(1575, 1700, 1800, 1900)(2000, 2075, 2200, 2250) yards
1030 (1100, 1190, 1260, 1375)(1445, 1555, 1650, 1740)(1830, 1900, 2015, 2060) meters
Lighter Yarn: 1025 (1100, 1175, 1250, 1350)(1450, 1550, 1625, 1725)(1825, 1900, 2000, 2050) yards
940 (1010, 1075, 1145, 1235)(1330, 1420, 1490, 1580)(1670, 1740, 1830, 1875) meters

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