03 Red Sweater by Rebecca Design Team

03 Red Sweater

Knitting
September 2003
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 9 - 5.5 mm
3.5 mm (E)
1144 - 1287 yards (1046 - 1177 m)
English German

This pattern is available in German with an English translation insert.

Summary from Rebecca #26 English translation: “For the vertical lines of the red sweater work first purl sts., onto which the lines are later crocheted on”

Sizes: to fit bust 82/86 cm (32/34”) and 92/97 cm (36/38”)

Yarn: GGH Solitare - 44% Merino wool, 43% acrylic, 13% Elite (about 130m/50g)

Smaller Size - 350g (1001 yards) #18 red and 50g (143 yards) #1 ecru

Larger size - 400g (1144 yards) #18 red and 50g (143 yards) #1 ecru

Needles: Directions give a range for needle sizes - US 8/5mm - 10/6mm and Hook D/3 - F/5. A 40 cm (16”) long circular needle is also needed in the same size needle.