Michael's Sweater by Elizabeth Downey

Michael's Sweater

Knitting
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette st using larger needles after light blocking
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1080 - 1368 yards (988 - 1251 m)
Small (Medium, Large)
English

From pattern description:

A very versatile man’s cardigan, worked with handspun in Pinnacle Chevron Stitch Pattern. It would look great on women, too.

Materials:

  • MEADOW TREE SHETLAND 2-ply handspun (spun at 16 api-singles): approx 29 Ounces, 1100 yards for garment shown (Medium). Note: These are spinning fibers available from designer’s flock.
  • 29” cir ndls sizes 6 and 8 (4 and 5mm) or size to obtain Gauge
  • St holders
  • St markers
  • Five 1 1/8” buttons

Note for non-spinners:

The following commercially spun yarns work to same Gauge, but may require a change of needle size. Check your Gauge before substituting. Russi Sales, Inc.’s HEIRLOOM Easy Care 12 Ply (50 gr, 72 yd skein: 15 (17, 19) skeins. Classic Elite Yarn’s MONTERA (50% llama, 50% wool) 100 gr, 127 yd skein: 8 (9, 10) skeins.