For this pattern I used:
Yarn & Amounts: 8(9:10:11) 100g hanks of WYS Bluefaced Leicester Aran (100% British BlueFaced Leicester Wool, 166m/182yds per 100g).
Metres: 1328(1494:1660:1826)m.
My Alternative Yarn Suggestions & Amounts: The Croft Shetland Colours Aran 8(9:10:11) 100g hanks, or Kilcarra Tweed 16(18:20:22) 50g balls.
Needles: 4mm and 5mm.
Gauge (tension): 21 stitches and 26 rows to 10cm/4ins square over pattern when slightly stretched using 5mm needles.
Measurements:
To Fit Chest (suggested) |
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| 81.5-86.5 | 91.5-96.5 | 101.5-106.5 | 112-117 | cms |
| 32-34 | 36-38 | 40-42 | 44-46 | ins |
Actual Chest Measurement |
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| 94 | 101.5 | 109.5 | 124.5 | cms |
| 22¾ | 23½ | 24¾ | 25½ | ins |
Length (from shoulder) |
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| 58 | 60 | 63 | 65 | cms |
| 22¾ | 23½ | 24¾ | 25½ | ins |
Sleeve Length |
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| 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | cms |
| 17¾ | 17¾ | 17¾ | 17¾ | ins |
My design ideas and advice: Like all my jumpers this is a simple pattern, the tricky bit for beginners is the decreasing on the raglans – however this is very easy once this is learnt! I designed a version of this jumper because I have a design called the Gamsber Jumper, this one is for babies and children up to 10 years old, and I had lots of people, ladies and gentlemen pop into the studio and say that wish that jumper was in adult sizes. I love being able to say – It is!
Click on the following links for my How To videos that may help with this pattern: Mattress Stitch (to join raglan sleeves).
