Sophisticated Stripes by Pat Menchini

Sophisticated Stripes

Knitting
January 2022
both are used in this pattern
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in over stocking stitch using 4 mm needles
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1312 - 1969 yards (1200 - 1800 m)
To fit bust: 30-32, 34-36, 38-40, 42-44, 46-48, 50-52 inches
English
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A simply shaped, slightly stretch-to-fit, sweater with classic styling and easy fit comfort. The striped front and back are worked in a 4 row broken rib pattern, giving simple but effective texture to the pretty stripes. The sleeves are in stocking stitch with ribbed cuffs to match the welt. Worked bottom up and with full written instructions.

To fit bust:
76-81 (86-91: 97-102: 107-112: 117-122: 127-132) cm
30-32 (34-36: 38-40: 42-44: 46-48: 50-52) in

Actual bust:
84 (94: 104: 114: 124: 134) cm
33 (37: 41: 45: 49: 53) in

Length to shoulder shaping:
54 (55: 56: 58: 60: 61) cm
21½ (21¾: 22¼: 23: 23½: 24) in

Sleeve seam:
44 (44: 44: 44: 44: 44) cm
17½ (17½: 17½: 17½: 17½: 17½) in

King Cole Natural Alpaca DK (100 metres/109 yards per 50g hank)
8 (8: 9: 10: 10: 11) x 50g hanks in shade Platinum 4325
3 (3: 4: 4: 5: 5) x 50g hanks in shade Cream 4324

King Cole Baby Alpaca DK (100 metres/110 yards per 50g ball)
1 (1: 1: 1: 1: 2) x 50g ball/s in shade Sunset 1788