This comfortable high-neck sweater Hale is knitted in Softest Alpaca using 4.5mm and 5mm needles. The middle body vertical rib is worked then sides are picked up work outwards to create interesting construction and texture technique. With a high neck and garter stitch drop sleeves it's a classic shape with a modern look.
Kit includes pattern and yarn only. Needles and tools not included.
SIZE
To Fit Chest (cm/in)
71-76, 81-86, 91-97, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-157 cm
28-30, 32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62 in
YARN
Softest Alpaca (50g)
8, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12, 13, 14, 14
NEEDLES
1 pair of 4.5mm (no 7) (US 7) needles
I pair of 5mm (no 6) (US 8) needles.
4.5mm (no 7) (US 7) circular needles no more than 40 cm long
TENSION
20 sts and 28 rows to 10 cm measured over rib patt, 20 sts and 36 rows to 10cm measured over g st, both using 5mm (no 6) (US 8) needles blocked.
