Elk jumper by Lisbet Clements

Elk jumper

Knitting
November 2018
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
27 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Colourwork stocking stitch (elk)
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
2.5 mm
S (M/L): 110 cm (118 cm)
English
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This Scandinavian-inspired men’s size jumper features all-over colourwork, and is worked in the round from the bottom up, incorporating steeks for the armholes and neck. It is a drop-shoulder design and has a traditional straight shape. Facings are worked for the hem and cuffs; these are turned up and stitched to the inside.

Two sizes are given, S (M/L), with garment chest measurements of 110 cm (118 cm).

The yarn used is one of my favourites, Snaeldan 2-ply (available from Midwinter Yarns, https://www.midwinteryarns.com/), a pure wool fingering-weight yarn that lends itself particularly well to steeking. Three shades are used: Midnight blue, 550g (600g); Cloud, 100g (100g); and Turf, 50g (50g). It is worked at a tension of 27 sts and 30 rounds to 10 cm (in colourwork).