Stirling Sweater by Cindy Craft

Stirling Sweater

Knitting
September 2016
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
700 - 980 yards (640 - 896 m)
21 (22, 23, 24)" chest circumference; shown in size 22"
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Any child would love to pull on—and keep on—the Stirling Sweater. Worked in the round from the bottom up and adorned with an evergreen and horses, this sweater will be worn far beyond the holiday season.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Finished Size 21 (22, 23, 24)“ chest circumference; shown in size 22”.

Yarn Zealana Performa Rimu DK (60% fine merino, 40% brushtail possum; 140 yd 128 m/1¾ oz 50 g): #R25 kura berry (red; MC), 4 (4, 4, 5) balls; #R12 dark napo (black; CC), 1 ball.

Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): 16” circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 24 sts and 32 rnds = 4” in St st.

This pattern can only be purchased with the magazine here.