ADULT PATTERN INFORMATION
SIZES + MEASUREMENTS
This pattern comes in 9 different sizes. The instructions for each size are color coded and in the order shown here: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9).
These are the approximate measurements of the finished garment at Bust: 80 (89, 102, 111, 120) (133.5, 142, 151, 160) cm / 31½ (35, 40¼, 43¾, 47¼) (52½, 56, 59½, 63) in
MATERIALS
YARN: DK or light worsted weight yarn (size 3 or 4)
Approx. 830 (905, 995, 1130, 1245) (1405, 1520, 1625, 1685) m / 910 (990, 1085, 1235, 1365) (1540, 1660, 1775, 1840) yds for a cropped pullover with long sleeves;
990 (1085, 1200, 1350, 1485) (1675, 1805, 1930, 2005) m / 1085 (1185, 1310, 1480, 1625) (1830, 1970, 2110, 2195) yds for a hip-length pullover with long sleeves.
*Amounts include 5% extra for swatching and margin of error.*
Sample used Valeria Lanas, Merino Extra (60% Wool, 40% Acrylic; 100g, 240 m / 262 yds) in color Silver (023). 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 7, 7) balls for a cropped pullover; 5 (5, 5, 6, 7) (7, 8, 8, 9) balls for a hip-length pullover
NEEDLES: 4 mm (60 - 100 cm / 24 - 40 in cable) circular needles for body; 4 mm (40 cm / 16 in cable) circular needles for sleeves, 3 mm needles for ribbing.
NOTIONS: 13 stitch markers (4 of the same color/kind to mark raglan corners), tapestry needle, waste yarn or stitch holders
KIDS PATTERN INFORMATION
SIZES + MEASUREMENTS
This pattern comes in 9 different sizes. The instructions for each size are color coded and in the order shown here: 6-12 months (12-18 months, 2, 4, 6) (8, 10, 12, 14) yrs.
These are the approximate measurements of the finished garment at Chest: 53.5 (58, 62, 66.5, 71) (75.5, 80, 84.5, 89) cm / 21 (22¾, 24½, 26¼, 28) (29¾, 31½, 33¼, 35) in to be worn with 5 - 10 cm / 2 - 4 in of positive ease
MATERIALS
YARN: DK or light worsted weight yarn (size 3 or 4)
Approx 240 (305, 345, 410, 510) (600, 675, 765, 825) m / 260 (335, 375, 450, 560) (660, 740, 835, 900) yds for a pullover with long sleeves.
The amounts listed include 5% extra for swatching and margin of error.
Yarn used for samples is We Are Knitters, The Cotton (100% Pima Cotton; 100g, 212 m / 232 yds) in color Yarnicorn (pink speckles sample size 6) and Blush (salmon sample size 4); 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4, 4) balls.
NEEDLES: 4 mm (40 - 80 cm / 16 - 32 in cable) circular needles for body; 4 mm (40 cm / 16 in cable) circular needles for sleeves, 3 mm needles for ribbing.
NOTIONS: 13 stitch markers (4 of the same color/kind to mark raglan corners), tapestry needle, waste yarn or stitch holders
Alternative Yarns
Any DK weight yarn will work, but here are some I would recommend:
Sirdar, Cashmere Merino Silk DK (75% Merino Wool, 20% Silk, 5% Cashmere)
KnitPicks, Gloss DK (70% Merino Wool, 30% Silk)
Lion Brand, LB Collection® Superwash Merino Yarn (100% Extra Fine Wool)