Byzantine Sweater by Sue Bradley Design

Byzantine Sweater

Knitting
July 1988
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
81-91cm/32-36in and 91-102cm/38-40in
English
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This is a really fabulous sweater - a very colourful and original design inspired by mediaeval and Byzantine motifs and icons
The pattern is easy to follow since there are full colour charts for all pieces. The garment is embellished with beads
You will need approx 225-275g (8-10 oz) of the main colour and 175-200g (7-8 oz) second colour, 50-75g (2-3 oz) in contrast colours
75 black drop beads
26 gold studs
50 small assorted rhinestones
40 large rhinestones