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Nelson Sweater
This sweater is a great stash buster for worsted (held double) or bulky (held single) scraps and single skeins. Play with bold stripes, or marls, or both!
Sizes: 0-6 months (6-12 months, 2T, 4, 6, 8, 10)
Finished Measurements: 19 (22, 26, 28, 30, 32, 36)
Notes on Sizing: This is intended to fit like a big cozy sweatshirt. The amount of ease is scaled based on size. The baby sizes have 2-3”, while the children’s sizes have 5-9”.
Below is the approximate chest measurement to assist you in picking a size. If you would like to have more or less ease, pick a different size based on the finished measurements.
17 (19, 21, 23, 25, 26, 27)
Needles: US 10 and 11 circular needle and preferred method of knitting a small circumference. Or size needed to obtain gauge.
Yarn: approx. 150 (200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450) grams worsted weight yarn in as many colors as desired – yarn is held double throughout. You can also use bulky weight held single, or a mixture!
Gauge: 3sts and 4 rows =1” in stockinette stitch
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- First published: August 2023
- Page created: October 30, 2023
- Last updated: April 23, 2024 …
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