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What is cuter than an alpaca sweater? The front and the back are knitted flat and the sleeves are worked in the round. Once knitted, all of the pieces are sewn together, then stitches are picked up around the neck for the collar.
MEASUREMENTS
Sizes: S (M, L, XL)(2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Choose a size that allows for an intended positive ease of 2-4 in (5-10 cm).
Finished chest girth:
37¾ (41½, 45½, 49¼)(53, 56¾, 60½, 64½) in
94,5 (104, 114, 123)(132.5, 142, 151, 161) cm
YARN
Weights: DK and lace
MC (olive):
615 (660, 730, 800)(860, 940, 1,030, 1,135) yd
562 (604, 668, 732)(786, 860, 942, 1,035) m
CC1-A (white): approx. 32 yd or 29 m
CC1-B (mohair): approx. 40 yd or 37 m
CC2 (black): approx. 7 yd or 6.5 m
CC3 (grey):
485 (520, 570, 625)(685, 750, 820, 900) yd
444 (476, 520, 572)(626, 686, 750, 825) m
Sample shown in Julie Asselin
Leizu DK: MC (Sherwood), CC1-A (Birch), CC2 (London), CC3 (Midnight Oil)
Anatolia (mohair): CC1-B (Naturel)
NEEDLES
US 6 (4 mm) circular needles, at least 32 in (80 cm) in length, or size needed to obtain gauge
US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles, at least 32 in (80 cm) in length, or two sizes smaller than main needles
GAUGE
21 sts and 30 rnds = 4 in (10 cm) in stockinette stitch with main needles
NOTIONS
Removable stitch markers, tapestry needles and blocking tools
