Decades - by Tin Can Knits

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A little nostalgic throwback, the Decades sweater was inspired by my childhood era.

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Pattern Info

Sizing
#SizeInclusive

Newborn (3-6 mo, 6-12 mo, 1-2 yrs, 2-4 yrs, 4-6 yrs, 6-8 yrs, 8-10 yrs, Women’s XS, S, SM, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL, Men’s S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL)

Finished chest measurement
17 (18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 46, 50, 54, 60, 65, 70, 38.5, 42.5, 46, 50, 54.5, 58, 62, 67.5, 72)

Fit and sample info: Bodhi is wearing size 8-10 yrs (30”) with zero ease.

Yarn

DK:
MC: 200 (240, 320, 380, 460, 506, 660, 820, 900, 1000, 1100, 1160, 1260, 1380, 1560, 1700, 1940, 2160, 2300, 2480,1280, 1440, 1660, 1900, 2020, 2220, 2380, 2560, 2720 yards
CC: 40 (40, 40, 40, 60, 60, 60, 80, 80, 80, 100, 100, 100, 100, 100, 160, 160, 180, 299, 200,100, 100, 120, 120, 160, 180, 180, 200, 200)

Sport:
MC: 240, 280, 360, 440, 540, 660., 760, 920. 1020, 1140, 1240, 1340, 1440, 1580,. 1780, 1940, 2200, 2440, 2620, 2780,1440, 1640, 1900, 2180, 2280, 2540, 2680, 2940, 3100)
CC: 40 (40, 40, 40, 60, 80, 80, 80, 80, 100, 100, 100, 100, 100, 120, 160, 180, 200, 200, 220,100, 120, 120, 120, 180, 180, 200, 220, 220)

Samples shown in: The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Recollect Sport in York with Spincycle Yarns Dyed In The Wool in Light-years.

Gauges
DK weight yarn: 22 sts & 30 rounds / 4”
Sport weight yarn: 26 sts & 32 rounds / 4”

All gauge given in stockinette using larger needles.

Suggested Needles
DK weight yarn: US #4 / 3.5mm & US #6 / 4mm
Sport weight yarn: US #1 / 2.25mm & US #3 / 3.25mm
(or as required to achieve gauge).

Magic loop technique, with a single long circular needle, can be used in place of DPNs.

Notions

Darning needle, stitch markers

Helpful Tutorials

How to choose your size
How to choose a sweater yarn

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