Blaise jumper by Deborah Helmke

Blaise jumper

Knitting
November 2017
DK (11 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in 2x2 rib on 3.25mm needles
US 3 - 3.25 mm
1006 - 1761 yards (920 - 1610 m)
8 - 26 (UK sizes)
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Baa Ram Ewe’s ‘Wesley Bob’ colour is a gorgeous shade of red that adds a festive feel to this feminine jumper!
The Dovestone DK yarn is a blend of British sheep breed wools which knits up into a soft, bouncy fabric. Designed by Deborah Helmke, the hip-length jumper has cropped sleeves which are worked in an interesting mesh lace called cell stitch. The front features a long panel in a brisket cable stitch; this is also used along the raglans.

Sizes

  • Size 8:To fit bust 81cm (32”); Actual Bust 85cm (33.5”); Actual Length 68cm (27”); Sleeve Seam 31cm (12.25”)
  • Size 10:To fit bust 86cm (34”); Actual Bust 90cm (35.5”); Actual Length 68cm (27”); Sleeve Seam 31cm (12.25”)
  • Size 12:To fit bust 91cm (36”); Actual Bust 95.5cm (37.5”); Actual Length 70cm (27.5”); Sleeve Seam 31cm (12.25”)
  • Size 14:To fit bust 96cm (38”); Actual Bust 100.5cm (39.5”); Actual Length 70cm (27.5”); Sleeve Seam 31cm (12.25”)
  • Size 16:To fit bust 101cm (40”); Actual Bust 104cm (41”); Actual Length 71cm (28”); Sleeve Seam 31cm (12.25”)
  • Size 18:To fit bust 107cm (42”); Actual Bust 109cm (43”); Actual Length 70.5cm (27.75”); Sleeve Seam 33cm (13”)
  • Size 20:To fit bust 112cm (44”); Actual Bust 116cm (45.75”); Actual Length 72.5cm (28.5”); Sleeve Seam 33cm (13”)
  • Size 22:To fit bust 117cm (46”); Actual Bust 121.5cm (47.75”); Actual Length 72cm (28.5”); Sleeve Seam 34cm (13.5”)
  • Size 24:To fit bust 121cm (48”); Actual Bust 127cm (50”); Actual Length 75cm (29.5”); Sleeve Seam 34cm (13.5”)
  • Size 26:To fit bust 127cm (50”); Actual Bust 132cm (52”); Actual Length 74cm (29”); Sleeve Seam 35cm (13.75”)

Gauge

  • 26 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over 2x2 rib on 3.25mm needles.
  • 23 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st st on 3.75mm needles.
  • 20 sts and 24 rows to 10cm over st st and Cell Stitch on 3.75mm needles.
  • Brisket Cable measures 5cm wide.

Yarn Requirements
Baa Ram Ewe Dovestone DK (50% Bluefaced Leicester wool, 25% Wensleydale Longwool, 25% Dark Brown Masham wool; 230m/252yds per 100g skein ). Sample in Wesley Bob

  • Size 8 - 4 skeins
  • Sizes 10 - 16 - 5 skeins
  • Sizes 18 - 22 - 6 skeins
  • Sizes 24 - 26 - 7 skeins

Needles and Accesories

  • 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles, 40cm long
  • 1 pair 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) knitting needles
  • Cable needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Tapestry needle
  • Stitch holder