Abel Crewneck by Tammy Eigeman Thompson

Abel Crewneck

Knitting
April 2017
DK (11 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Chart A
US 3 - 3.25 mm
1400 - 1750 yards (1280 - 1600 m)
Chest: 34 (36, 41, 44, 48)"
English
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The design for this sweater was inspired by the beauty of Flat-head Lake in the early morning hours, when the mist rises into the air. The rope, braid and chain designs of the cables give the piece a nautical feel, while the honeycomb pattern ties it back to the shore. The sweater is knit in the round until you reach the underarm. It is then separated and the front and back are worked flat in separate pieces. When working in the round, always read the chart from right to left. When working the pieces flat, read the charts from right to left on the right side and from left to right on the wrong side.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 34 (36, 41, 44, 48)“
Length: 24 (24½, 25½, 26, 27)” Shown in 34”

YARN
Harrisville Silk & Wool Blend (DK Weight) 50% Silk, 50% Pure Virgin Wool
175 yds per g (1.75 oz) skein
Shown in Antique White #211 8 (8, 9, 9, 10) Skeins

NEEDLES
US 3 3.25 mm and 5 3.75 mm 12”, 16”, and 32” circular needles and a set of double-pointed needles. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS
Stitch markers
Stitch holders or waste yarn
Tapestry needle
Pins
Cable needle

GAUGE
28 Sts and 32 Rows = 4” in Chart A