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Pattern Info
Sizing
Finished Chest measurements:
worsted / aran: 18.5 (21.5, 24, 24, 26.5, 29.5, 29.5, 32, 34.5, 37.5, 37.5, 40, 42.5, 45.5, 48, 50.5, 56, 58.5, 37.5, 42.5, 45.5, 50.5, 53.5, 58.5, 61.5)
DK: 17.5 (19.5, 22, 24, 26, 28.5, 30.5, 30.5, 32.5, 35, 37, 39.5, 41.5, 46, 48, 50, 54.5, 59, 37, 41.5, 46, 48, 52.5, 56.5, 61)
sock/fingering: 18.5 (20.5, 22, 24, 26, 27.5, 29.5, 31.5, 33, 35, 37, 39, 42.5, 44.5, 48, 51.5, 55.5, 59, 27, 40.5, 44.5, 50, 53.5, 57, 61)
Yarn
worsted / aran
MC: 300 (400, 450, 550, 600, 700, 800, 850, 900, 1000, 1050, 1100, 1200, 1250, 1350, 1450, 1600, 1650, 1100, 1250, 1300, 1500, 1550, 1650, 1800) yards
CC: 150 (200, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 400, 450, 500, 500, 550, 600, 600, 600, 650, 650, 650, 550, 600, 650, 700, 700, 750, 750) yards
DK
MC: 350 (425, 500, 600, 675, 800, 900, 950, 1050, 1150, 1200, 1300, 1350, 1450, 1550, 1650, 1850, 2000, 1200, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1800, 1900, 2100) yards
CC: 150 (200, 250, 300, 300, 400, 450, 450, 500, 550, 600, 650, 650, 700. 700. 750. 750, 750, 600, 650, 700, 750, 750, 800, 800) yards
sock / fingering
MC: 400 (500, 550, 650, 800, 900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1250, 1300, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1750, 1950, 2150, 2300 , 1300, 1500, 1650, 1950, 2050, 2200, 2350) yards
CC: 200 (250, 250, 300, 400, 450, 500, 550, 600, 600, 650, 700, 750, 800, 800, 800, 900, 900, 650, 700, 750, 800, 850, 900, 900) yards
Gauge
worsted/aran: 18 sts & 21 rounds / 4” in stranded colourwork on larger needles
DK: 22 sts & 26 rounds / 4” in stranded colourwork on larger needles
sock/fingering: 26 sts & 30 rounds / 4” in stranded colourwork on larger needles
Needles
worsted/aran: US #6 / 4mm & US #8 / 5mm (or as required to achieve gauge)
DK: US #4 / 3.5mm & US #6 / 4mm (or as required to achieve gauge)
sock/fingering: US #2 / 2.75mm & US #4 / 3.5mm (or as required to achieve gauge)
Needle sizes noted are suggestions only. Make swatches to determine the size you need to achieve gauge over stockinette.
Needle lengths: 0-6 mo - 4 yrs: 16” circulars and DPNs in each size*
4 yrs - Women’s XS: 16” circulars, 24” circulars, and DPNs in each size*
Women’s S - Men’s 4XL: 16” circulars, 32” circulars, and DPNs in each size
Alternatively you can use the magic loop technique to knit in the round using a single long circular needle.
Notions
stitch markers, darning needle
Helpful Tutorials
Choosing your sweater size
Fair Isle Tips and Tricks
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