Blondin by Mel Kennelly

Blondin

Knitting
June 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1136 - 2272 yards (1039 - 2078 m)
English
This pattern is available for $8.00 USD
buy it now or visit pattern website

A classy pullover knit in the round from the neck down with raglan yoke shaping. Stripes grow gradually farther apart creating a beautiful illusion. The neck is shaped using short rows and the sweater is finished with a sweet garter stitch Peter Pan collar.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: (36½, 40, 44) 48¼, 52½, 56, 60 {64¼, 68½, 72}“ / (92.5, 101.5, 112) 122.5, 133.5, 142, 152.5 {163, 174, 183} cm
Length: (21¼, 21¾, 22¼) 22¾, 23¼, 23¾, 24¼ {24¾, 25¼, 25¾}” / (54, 55, 56.5) 58, 59, 60.5, 61.5 {63, 64, 65.5} cm (measured down from back neck)
Shown in size 40” / 101.5 cm. Recommended ease: Approximately 2–4” / 5–10 cm positive ease

YARN
BERROCO SPREE (50 grs): (5, 6, 6) 6, 7, 8, 9 {9, 10, 11} balls #94103 Sand (MC) and (3, 3, 3) 3, 4, 4, 4 {5, 5, 5} balls #9452 Meadow (CC)

NEEDLES and NOTIONS
16” / 40 cm and 32” / 80 cm circular needles, sizes 5 / 3.75 mm and 7 / 4.5 mm or size to obtain gauge
1 set each double-pointed needles, or preferred needles for working small circumferences, sizes 5 / 3.75 mm and 7 / 4.5 mm
4 stitch markers, (1 a different color for BOR)
1 removable marker
Waste yarn to hold stitches

GAUGE
23 sts and 26 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in St st on larger needles
Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge.