Leiston by Marie Wallin

Leiston

Knitting
January 2016
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 35 rows = 4 inches
in moss stitch (seed stitch in USA) with larger needles after washing
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1800 - 2700 yards (1646 - 2469 m)
32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50 inches
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From the Knit Rowan website:
Knit this slouchy ladies sweater from Rowan Knitting & Crochet Magazine 59. Designed by Marie Wallin in Original Denim its generous sized body is worked in moss stitch making it suitable for the less experienced knitter.

Finished chest width measurements:
72: 77.5: 82.5: 89: 96.5 cm
28½: 30½: 32½: 35: 38 inches

Yarn information:
Photographed with Rowan Original Denim in Nashville 002
18, 20, 22, 24, 27 skeins
1800, 2000, 2200, 2400, 2700 yards

Gauge notes:

  • Before washing: 19 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) measured over moss stitch (seed stitch in USA).
  • Machine wash all pieces before completing the sewing together.
  • Denim will shrink in length when washed for the first time. Allowances have been made in the pattern for shrinkage.