Atoka by Deborah Newton

Atoka

Knitting
March 2019
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch, after blocking
US 5 - 3.75 mm
992 - 1984 yards (907 - 1814 m)
Nine sizes
English
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An easy-to-wear, easy-to-knit summer classic with the perfect lace accents. This simple dropped shoulder style pullover has a flattering wide neckline and open sides edged in knit-in garter stitch.

PATTERN NOTES
Front and Back pieces are worked flat first, from the lower edges, then joined at shoulders. Stitches for sleeves are picked up along armhole edges and worked outward. Stitches for neckline and lower
edge trims are picked up and worked after pieces are complete.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished Bust: 38 ½ (41, 43, 45, 47 ½, 50, 52, 54 ½, 57)“ / 96 (102, 107, 113, 119, 124, 130, 136, 142) cm
Finished Front length from shoulder, with 1” / 2.5 cm lower edge trim: 21 ½ (21 ½, 22, 22, 22 1/2, 22 1/2, 23, 23, 23 ½)” / 54.5 (54.5, 56, 56, 57.5, 57.5, 58.5, 58.5, 59.5) cm
Sweater is intended to be worn with 6-8” / 15-20 cm positive ease. Sample size is 43” / 107 cm.

YARN
4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins SweetGeorgia Yarns Flaxen Silk DK in Wisteria (248 yd / 226 m per 4 oz / 115 g skein; 65% Silk, 35% Linen)

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
Sizes 5 US / 3.75 mm and 6 US / 4 mm needles
Size 5 US / 3.75 mm circular needle, 24” / 60 cm long
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, 2 stitch markers

GAUGE
21 sts and 26 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch, after blocking.

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