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Albina Chunky is a cold-weather version of the Albina sweater. This pattern is knitted from the top down, starting at the back and worked to the base of the armholes. Then, the front shoulders are picked up and knitted separately, working from the top down to the edge of the front neck. After joining both front sections, the front is worked to the armholes. Then, the front and back are joined and knitted in the round down to the hem. The sleeves are picked up and worked in the round. Finally, the collar stitches are picked up and worked outwards from the body in the round.

Albina is knit in Ritual Dyes Elder (or similar worsted weight yarn). Kits are available on their website!

The fit is oversized in the body and more fitted in the sleeves and can be easily adjusted for different sleeve and body length preferences.

SIZES
Measurements given are for the finished garment. This sweater is designed to fit with 8-15”/ 20.5-38 cm of positive ease at the chest. For a closer fit choose a size smaller than recommended, making sure that the sleeve measurement will still fit. Sample shown is a size 2 on a 34”/ 86.5 cm chest, with 14” / 35.5 cm of positive ease. See Schematic for full fit details.

Chest Circumference:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8)

44.5 (48, 52.5, 56, 60.5){64, 68.5, 73}”
113 (122, 133.5, 142, 153.5){162.5, 174, 185.5} cm

MATERIALS
Yarn:
Ritual Dyes
Elder (100% Rambouillet Wool)
190 yards 174 meters 100 grams
worsted weight

Colors used in sample:
MC: Obsidian (black)
CC: Dune (tan)

Yardage:
Note - yardage is estimated and may vary depending on yarn used, gauge variations and modification.
MC: 710(763, 835, 891, 962) {1015, 1092, 1160} yards
649 (697, 763, 814, 879) {928, 998, 1061} meters
Skeins of Elder MC: 4 (5, 5, 5, 6) {6, 6, 7}

CC: 364 (391, 428, 457, 493) {521, 560, 595} yards
333 (358, 391, 418, 451) {476, 512, 544} meters
Skeins of Elder CC: 2 (3, 3, 3, 3) {3, 3, 4}

Needles:
Note - needle sizes are suggested only. You may need to use a different size to achieve gauge.

Ribbing: US 5/3.75 mm
Main: US 7/4.5 mm

Notions:
Stitch marker(s), scrap yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle, row counter (optional)

Gauge:
18 sts and 30 rows/rounds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette fabric on main needle after blocking.

Note - You should always knit your swatch the same way that the pattern is knit—in this case, in the round and flat. Block your swatch as you will your finished garment and allow it to dry fully before measuring.