KNITTING PATTERN -- Aspen Fir Sweater - P171
The Aspen Fir sweater is a sideways knit. Commencing at the cuff, the Fir pattern runs up the centre of the sleeve to the neckline and around the hemline. This pattern also comes with an option of working the sleeves in just the garter stitch. Minimal seaming is required for the sweater.
SKILL LEVEL - Intermediate
This is a great no fuss little sweater suitable for either gender.
SIZES
[A] -- 0-6 months
[B] -- 6-12 mnths
[C] -- 12-24 months
[E] -- 2-4 years
[F] -- 4-6 years
YARN REQUIREMENTS
Drops Merino Extra Fine (DK / 8ply) 105 m / 115 yds per 50 gram ball.
[A] -- 145 grams -- 305 metres -- 335 yards
[B] -- 175 grams -- 370 metres -- 405 yards
[C] -- 235 grams -- 495 metres -- 540 yards
[D] -- 280 grams -- 590 metres -- 645 yards
[E] -- 330 grams -- 695 metres -- 760 yards
SUITABLE YARN - Love Crafts
Debbie Bliss Cotton DK (Colour Duck egg - 9)
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Merino (Colour Blue Indigo 52)
NEEDLES REQUIRED
One pair 4 mm (US 6 : UK 8) extra long straight needles or circular needle.
OTHER MATERIALS
6 stitch markers
Stitch holder (or scrap yarn)
2 safety pins
TENSION / GAUGE
20 sts x 38 rows = 10 cm (4 in) in garter stitch on 4 mm (US 6 : UK 8) needles.