An intermediate to advanced slip stitch sweater knitting pattern designed to be made in Alpaca Yarns Inca Spun Worsted 10ply/aran yarn 100m/109yd per 50g ball. Yarn substitutions can be made, however we do recommend knitting and blocking a gauge swatch to ensure garment fit.
Size: 4/6/8/10/12/14 years
Measurements: Chest at underarm 60/65/70/75/80/85cm, actual measurement approx 69/74/79/85/90/95cm. Length approx 44/48/52/52/56/56cm. Sleeve length approx 28/33/38/40/42/44cm.
Yarn required: C1 4/5/5/6/6/7 balls, C2 2/3/3/4/4/5 balls Inca Spun Worsted
Tools: 1 pair each 4.5mm and 4.0mm knitting needles, 4.0mm x 60cm circular needle or size required to give correct tension, 2 stitch holders, wool needle.
Gauge: 19 stitches and 26 rows to 10cm in stocking stitch using 4.5mm knitting needles.
An intermediate to advanced slip stitch sweater knitting pattern designed to be made in Alpaca Yarns Inca Spun Worsted 10ply/aran yarn 100m/109yd per 50g ball. Yarn substitutions can be made, however we do recommend knitting and blocking a gauge swatch to ensure garment fit.
Size: 4/6/8/10/12/14 years
Measurements: Chest at underarm 60/65/70/75/80/85cm, actual measurement approx 69/74/79/85/90/95cm. Length approx 44/48/52/52/56/56cm. Sleeve length approx 28/33/38/40/42/44cm.
Yarn required: C1 4/5/5/6/6/7 balls, C2 2/3/3/4/4/5 balls Inca Spun Worsted
Tools: 1 pair each 4.5mm and 4.0mm knitting needles, 4.0mm x 60cm circular needle or size required to give correct tension, 2 stitch holders, wool needle.
Gauge: 19 stitches and 26 rows to 10cm in stocking stitch using 4.5mm knitting needles.
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