Winter Surf by Annie Lupton

Winter Surf

Knitting
January 2017
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 0 rows = 4 inches
in Lace Pattern
US 5 - 3.75 mm
700 - 1200 yards (640 - 1097 m)
36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)” Bust
English
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Winter Surf is a beach-inspired cropped sweater, a perfect bohemian piece for layering over tunics and fitted tees throughout all seasons. Designed with several inches of positive ease in the bust for a comfy fit, a classic drop shoulder, and fitted sleeves. Knit flat in pieces and seamed. The allover lace pattern makes it an engaging knit and gives the finished piece a summery, free-spirited feel. Knit up in Plucky Knitter Lodge Worsted it is a quick knit and the fabric created makes for a sweater that can be enjoyed year round! This is a great simple design for first time sweater knitters. Options for a more sophisticated tubular bind on and off are included in the instructions.

Finished Dimensions:
- Bust: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)” Designed to fit with 4-5” positive ease
(Model shown is a 35” bust with the 40” sweater/ 5” positive ease)

Materials:
-Yarn: Plucky Knitter Lodge Worsted (Merino, Cotton, Silk, Flax) in Color Feather Duster
-Yardage: Approximately 700 (740, 800, 900, 1,000, 1,100, 1,200) yards

Gauge:
Gauge: 17 sts and 24 rows over 4” on lace pattern
21sts and 28 rows over 4” in 2 by 2 ribbing

Needles:
Size 5 (3.75mm)