KNITTING PATTERN -- Braemar Sweater P175
This sweater is worked from the bottom up in one piece to underarm, then divided for front and back, which will be worked separately. Sleeves are knitted separately. Joining at shoulders has two Options. Great sweater for either gender, sizing starts at 1 year and goes up to Adult XL.
SKILL LEVEL - Intermediate
The pattern has been graded as suitable for the INTERMEDIATE KNITTER. Pattern has been test knitted and tech edited. s.
CHILDREN SIZES
[A] -- 1 years
[B] -- 2 years
[C] -- 4 years
[D] -- 6 years
[E] -- 8 years
[F] -- 10 years
[G] -- 12 years
ADULT SIZES
[XS] -- Extra Small
[S] -- Small
[M] -- Medium
[L] -- Large
[XL] -- Extra Large
YARN REQUIREMENTS
Australian Superfine Merino by Cleckheaton. 8ply DK 130 m (142 yd) / 65 g per ball.
Main Colour (MC) - Smoke 840043
[A] -- 115 g -- 2 balls -- 230 m -- 250 yd
[B] -- 140 g -- 3 balls -- 280 m -- 305 yd
[C] -- 165 g -- 3 balls -- 330 m -- 360 yd
[D] -- 190 g -- 3 balls -- 380 m -- 415 yd
[E] -- 240 g -- 4 balls -- 480 m -- 525 yd
[F] -- 275 g -- 5 balls -- 550 m -- 600 yd
[G] -- 305 g -- 5 balls -- 610 m -- 665 yd
[XS] - 370 g -- 6 balls -- 740 m -- 810 yd
[S] - 410 g -- 7 balls -- 820 m -- 895 yd
[M] - 445 g -- 7 balls -- 890 m -- 970 yd
[L] - 490 g -- 8 balls -- 980 m -- 1070 yd
[XL] - 525 g -- 9 balls -- 1050 m --1145 yd
Contrast Colour (CC) - Silver 840068
[A] -- 110 g -- 2 balls -- 220 m -- 240 yd
[B] -- 125 g -- 2 balls -- 250 m -- 275 yd
[C] -- 145 g -- 3 balls -- 290 m -- 315 yd
[D] -- 170 g -- 3 balls -- 340 m -- 370 yd
[E] -- 185 g -- 3 balls -- 370 m -- 405 yd
[F] -- 200 g -- 4 balls -- 400 m -- 435 yd
[G] -- 210 g -- 4 balls -- 420 m -- 460 yd
[XS] - 215 g -- 4 balls -- 430 m -- 470 yd
[S] - 240 g -- 4 balls -- 480 m -- 525 yd
[M] - 270 g -- 5 balls -- 540 m -- 590 yd
[L] - 300 g -- 5 balls -- 600 m -- 655 yd
[XL] - 335 g -- 6 balls -- 670 m --730 yd
NEEDLES REQUIRED
4 mm (US 6 : UK 8) circulars for Sweater and Neckline.
2 sets of 4 mm (US 6 : UK 8) straight needles for Sleeves and joining Shoulders if working Option 1.
OTHER MATERIALS
Stitch holder or scrap yarn.
Tapestry / sewing needle.
Stitch marker.
TENSION
22 sts x 28 rows, worked in st st using 4 mm (US 6 : UK 8) needles.