For this pattern I used:
Yarn & Amounts: 2(2:3:3:4) 100g hank(s) of WYS Bluefaced Leicester DK – Undyed (100% Bluefaced Leicester wool, 225m/246yds per 100g) in shade A (02 Natural Light Brown) and
1(2:2:2:3) 100g hank(s) of WYS Bluefaced Leicester DK – Undyed in shade B (03 Natural Brown).
Metres for shade A: 450(450:675:675:900)m.
Metres for shade B: 225(450:450:450:675)m.
My Alternative Yarn Suggestions & Amounts: Mohair Tweed 4(4:5:6:7) 50g balls in shade A and 2(3:4:4:5) 50g balls in shade B, or Illustrious Naturals DK 3(3:5:5:6) 50g balls in shade A and 2(3:3:3:5) 50g balls in shade B.
Needles: 3.75mm and 4mm.
Gauge (tension): 22 stitches and 26 rows to 10cm/4ins square over rib stitch using 4mm needles.
Measurements:
To Fit Chest (suggested) |
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| 76.5-81.5 | 86.5-91.5 | 96.5-101.5 | 106.5-112 | 117-122 | cm |
| 30-32 | 34-36 | 38-40 | 42-44 | 46-48 | ins |
Actual Chest Size |
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| 88 | 97 | 106 | 115 | 124 | cm |
| 34½ | 38 | 41¾ | 45¼ | 48¾ | ins |
Length (from shoulder) |
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| 58 | 60 | 62 | 66 | 68 | cm |
| 22¾ | 23½ | 24½ | 26 | 26¾ | ins |
Sleeve Length |
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| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | cm |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ins |
My design ideas and advice: This jumper is definitely inspired by my love of vintage patterns. It is knitted in rib without any shaping so the rib shapes to your body perfectly.
