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Caterpillar Stripe
Description:
“Decorative pullover with puffed sleeves and button bands at wrist and waist is knitted up in scraps of earthy-toned shades of classic and novelty yarns.” Features stripes with caterpillar-shaped stranded colorwork details, vertical stripe cuffs and hem, and garter-stitch crew neckband.
Size:
One size measuring 49cm (19.5in) underarms, 55cm (21.5in) back of neck to hem, and 46cm (18in) underarm to wrist.
Gauge:
17 sts and 17 rows to 4in over pattern on no. 9 needles (or size needed to obtain gauge).
Listed materials:
Approx. 15oz of medium-weight and knitting worsted yarns (mohair, lurex, wool, chenille, bouclé)- an assortment of approximately 20 shades.
1 pair no. 3 needles
1 pair no. 9 needles
1 pair circular no. 6 needles or one set no. 6 dpns
12 small buttons
- First published: January 1982
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