Ten Peaks by Corrine Walcher

Ten Peaks

Knitting
October 2016
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 8 - 5.0 mm
810 - 1330 yards (741 - 1216 m)
32(36, 40, 44, 48, 52)
English
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Ten Peaks is named for the Valley of the Ten Peaks, which surrounds Moraine Lake in my beloved Rocky Mountains. Ten Peaks is a bottom-up cardigan with raglan shaping. The only finishing work done is seaming the underarms and weaving in ends.

Finished Size:
Chest: 32(36, 40, 44, 48, 52) inches, Sleeve circumference 12.5(13, 14, 15.5, 16.5, 17) inches
Length: 13(13, 13.5, 15, 15.5, 16) inches from cast on edge to underarm seam

Yarn: Dragonfly Fibers Valkyrie 100% Superwash merino wool; 200 yards per 4 oz skein; 5(5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins or approximately 810(810, 960, 1040, 1110, 1230, 1330] yards any worsted weight wool yarn. Sample knit in Nymeria.

Needles: US #8/5.00 mm circular needle, 32 inches or longer (larger sizes may prefer a longer needle)
Set of US #8/5.00 mm double pointed needles or preferred method for knitting in the round
Or size to make gauge

Notions
Stitch markers
Waste yarn or stitch holders
Cable needle
Buttons – number depends on your size. 3/4 inch or 11/16inch diameter (buy buttons after sweater is complete to ensure correct size and number)

Gauge: 16 stitches/24 rows per 4” in blocked stockinette stitch.