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KNITTING PATTERN Dog Sweater --- Tuxedo style with Long front and Short sleeves Single Band collar Designed : 28-9-2009 Pattern File Name: dogsweater Size: Alaskan Malamute (M) for: * KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ). Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 16,0 stitches by 24,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 5 mm needles Ribbing knit by hand on 4 mm needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (ins): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 39,9 Neck Width: 24,0 Armhole: 12,9 Bottom Width: 16,0 Collar Length: 2,6 Sleeve Length: 1,0 Back Length: 31,5 Slv Rib Length: 1,0 Front Length: 20,3 Back Rib Length: 1,0 Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit. *** Shallow neckline: default front width has been increased. BODY: 1. Collar. Cast on 98 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,6 ins (approx. 20 rows). 2. Inc 20 stitches evenly across the last row. Total 118 stitches. Change to size 5 needles. 3. knit 2 rows in Stocking Stitch. Inc 1 st at each end on next and every following 3rd row 21 times more, to total 162 stitches. knit even until piece measures (from collar, at center back) 12,9 ins (78 rows). 4. Armholes (leg openings). knit 17 stitches, place next 14 stitches on a holder. With a second ball of yarn knit 99 stitches, place next 14 stitches on a holder. With a third ball of yarn knit to end. knit these three sections for the leg openings at the same time for 4,3 ins (26 rows), ending on a purl row. 5. Next row, to close the leg openings. knit with first ball of yarn only. knit across first section, cast on 14 stitches, knit middle section, cast on 14 stitches, then knit to end. 6. knit even for 3,0 ins (17 rows more). Total length from collar (along the front seam) is 20,3 ins. 7. Back Shaping. Transfer 19 stitches to a holder at the beginning of the next two rows. knit two rows even. Decrease 1 st at each end of next and every following alternate row 28 times more until 66 stitches remain. knit even until knit measures 31,5 ins, not including collar. Cut yarn. Place remaining stitches on a holder. BOTTOM HEM: 1. Sew center front seam from top of collar to beginning of back shaping. 2. With right side facing and using size 4 circular needle, start at center front seam. Pick up and knit 19 stitches from the front edge holder, 45 stitches along the back shaping, 66 end stitches from the holder, 45 stitches along the back shaping, and 19 stitches from the front edge holder. Total 194 stitches. 3. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 1,0 ins (approx. 4 rows). 4. Cast off loosely in ribbing. SLEEVES: 1. With the right side of the knit facing you, using size 4 circular needle (or a set of double pointed), pick up 69 stitches evenly spaced around the four sides of the armhole. 2. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 1,0 ins (approx. 6 rows). 3. Cast off loosely in ribbing. 4. knit second sleeve as for first. FINISHING: 1. Optional. To keep the back end of the sweater in place, attach a piece of elastic, stretchy knitted cord or a thin knitted band (approx. 12,9 ins long) on each side from the back corner to just in front of the back leg. Adjust as necessary. 2. Sew in all loose ends. AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT: --- THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation. Amount needed: 11,7 for body 1,7 for ribbing 13,4 Ounces TOTAL NOTES: Pattern designed by: Jessica ( with Knitware design ™ ) KNITTING PATTERN Dog Sweater --- Simple style Single Band collar Designed : 28-9-2009 Pattern File Name: dogsweater Size: Alaskan Malamute (M) for: * KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ). Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 16,0 stitches by 24,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 5 mm needles Ribbing knit by hand on 4 mm needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (ins): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 39,9 Neck Width: 24,0 Bottom Width: 16,0 Collar Length: 2,6 Back Length: 31,5 Front Length: 12,9 Back Rib Length: 1,0 Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit. *** Shallow neckline: default front width has been increased. BODY: 1. Collar. Cast on 98 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,6 ins (approx. 20 rows). 2. Inc 20 stitches evenly across the last row. Total 118 stitches. Change to size 5 needles. 3. knit 2 rows in Stocking Stitch. Inc 1 st at each end on next and every following 3rd row 21 times more, to total 162 stitches. knit even until piece measures (from collar, at center back) 12,9 ins (78 rows). 4. Back Shaping. Transfer 31 stitches to a holder at the beginning of the next two rows. knit two rows even. Decrease 1 st at each end of next and every following alternate row 16 times more until 66 stitches remain. knit even until knit measures 31,5 ins, not including collar. Cut yarn. Place remaining stitches on a holder. BOTTOM HEM: 1. Sew center front seam from top of collar to beginning of back shaping. 2. With right side facing and using size 4 circular needle, start at center front seam. Pick up and knit 31 stitches from the front edge holder, 74 stitches along the back shaping, 66 end stitches from the holder, 74 stitches along the back shaping, and 31 stitches from the front edge holder. Total 276 stitches. 3. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 1,0 ins (approx. 4 rows). 4. Cast off loosely in ribbing. FINISHING: 1. Optional. To keep the top of the sweater from sliding around, you may want to knit a band or two (approximately 1 in. wide by 19,2 ins long). Garter stitch or any other noncurling stitch will knit well here. Fit the sweater on the dog, then sew the band(s) in place between the front and back legs. 2. Optional. To keep the back end of the sweater in place, attach a piece of elastic, stretchy knitted cord or a thin knitted band (approx. 12,9 ins long) on each side from the back corner to just in front of the back leg. Adjust as necessary. 3. Sew in all loose ends. AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT: --- THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation. Amount needed: 9,4 for body 1,9 for ribbing 11,3 Ounces TOTAL NOTES: Pattern designed by: Jessica ( with Knitware design ™ ) KNITTING PATTERN Dog Sweater --- Pullover style with Long front and Short sleeves Single Band collar Designed : 28-9-2009 Pattern File Name: dogsweater Size: Alaskan Malamute (M) for: * KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ). Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 16,0 stitches by 24,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 5 mm needles Ribbing knit by hand on 4 mm needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (ins): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 39,9 Neck Width: 24,0 Armhole: 12,9 Collar Length: 2,6 Sleeve Length: 1,0 Back Length: 20,3 Slv Rib Length: 1,0 Back Rib Length: 1,0 Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit. *** Shallow neckline: default front width has been increased. BODY: 1. Collar. Cast on 98 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,6 ins (approx. 20 rows). 2. Inc 20 stitches evenly across the last row. Total 118 stitches. Change to size 5 needles. 3. knit 2 rows in Stocking Stitch. Inc 1 st at each end on next and every following 3rd row 21 times more, to total 162 stitches. knit even until piece measures (from collar, at center back) 12,9 ins (78 rows). 4. Armholes (leg openings). knit 17 stitches, place next 14 stitches on a holder. With a second ball of yarn knit 99 stitches, place next 14 stitches on a holder. With a third ball of yarn knit to end. knit these three sections for the leg openings at the same time for 4,3 ins (26 rows), ending on a purl row. 5. Next row, to close the leg openings. knit with first ball of yarn only. knit across first section, cast on 14 stitches, knit middle section, cast on 14 stitches, then knit to end. 6. knit even until knit measures 20,3 ins, not including collar. 7. Change to size 4 needles and knit in K1P1 ribbing or garter or moss stitch for 1,0 ins (approx. 6 rows). Cast off loosely. SLEEVES: 1. With the right side of the knit facing you, using size 4 circular needle (or a set of double pointed), pick up 69 stitches evenly spaced around the four sides of the armhole. 2. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 1,0 ins (approx. 6 rows). 3. Cast off loosely in ribbing. 4. knit second sleeve as for first. FINISHING: 1. Sew center front seam, from top of collar to bottom of sweater (including hem). Sew in all loose ends. AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT: --- THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation. Amount needed: 7,2 for body 1,8 for ribbing 9,0 Ounces TOTAL NOTES: Pattern designed by: Jessica ( with Knitware design ™ ) KNITTING PATTERN Dog Sweater --- Pullover: Back Opening style with Long front and Short sleeves Single Band collar Designed : 28-9-2009 Pattern File Name: dogsweater Size: Alaskan Malamute (M) for: * KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ). Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 16,0 stitches by 24,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 5 mm needles Ribbing knit by hand on 4 mm needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (ins): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 39,9 Neck Width: 24,0 Armhole: 12,9 Collar Length: 2,6 Sleeve Length: 1,0 Back Length: 20,3 Slv Rib Length: 1,0 Back Rib Length: 1,0 Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit. *** Shallow neckline: default front width has been increased. BODY: 1. Collar. Cast on 98 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,6 ins (approx. 20 rows). 2. Inc 20 stitches evenly across the last row. Total 118 stitches. Change to size 5 needles. 3. knit 2 rows in Stocking Stitch. Mark center. Inc 1 st at each side of center on next and every following 3rd row 21 times more, to total 162 stitches. knit even until piece measures (from collar, at center back) 12,9 ins (78 rows). 4. Armholes (leg openings). knit 50 stitches, place next 14 stitches on a holder. With a second ball of yarn knit 32 stitches, place next 14 stitches on a holder. With a third ball of yarn knit to end. knit these three sections for the leg openings at the same time for 4,3 ins (26 rows), ending on a purl row. 5. Next row, to close the leg openings. knit with first ball of yarn only. knit across first section, cast on 14 stitches, knit middle section, cast on 14 stitches, then knit to end. 6. knit even until knit measures 20,3 ins, not including collar. 7. Change to size 4 needles and knit in K1P1 ribbing or garter or moss stitch for 1,0 ins (approx. 6 rows). Cast off loosely. BACK CLOSURE BANDS: 1. Using size 5 needles, pick up 111 stitches along one back edge, between the bottom of the sweater hem and the top of the collar. 2. knit 6 rows in ribbing, garter or moss stitch. Cast off loosely. 3. knit second side the same way, adding buttonholes if using buttons for closure. SLEEVES: 1. With the right side of the knit facing you, using size 4 circular needle (or a set of double pointed), pick up 69 stitches evenly spaced around the four sides of the armhole. 2. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 1,0 ins (approx. 6 rows). 3. Cast off loosely in ribbing. 4. knit second sleeve as for first. FINISHING: 1. Sew in all loose ends. AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT: --- THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation. Amount needed: 7,2 for body 2,4 for ribbing 9,6 Ounces TOTAL NOTES: Pattern designed by: Jessica ( with Knitware design ™ ) |
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Dog Sweater --- Simple style Single Band collar Designed : 28-9-2009 Pattern File Name: dogsweater Size: Alaskan Malamute (M) for: * KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ). Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 20,0 stitches by 26,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 5 mm needles Ribbing knit by hand on 4 mm needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (ins): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 39,9 Neck Width: 24,0 Bottom Width: 16,0 Collar Length: 2,6 Back Length: 31,5 Front Length: 12,9 Back Rib Length: 1,0 Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit. BODY: 1. Collar. Cast on 122 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,6 ins (approx. 20 rows). 2. Inc 24 stitches evenly across the last row. Total 146 stitches. Change to size 5 needles. 3. knit 2 rows in Stocking Stitch. Inc 1 st at each end on next and every following 2nd row 27 times more, to total 202 stitches. knit even until piece measures (from collar, at center back) 12,9 ins (84 rows). 4. Back Shaping. Transfer 39 stitches to a holder at the beginning of the next two rows. knit two rows even. Decrease 1 st at each end of next and every following alternate row 20 times more until 82 stitches remain. knit even until knit measures 31,5 ins, not including collar. Cut yarn. Place remaining stitches on a holder. BOTTOM HEM: 1. Sew center front seam from top of collar to beginning of back shaping. 2. With right side facing and using size 4 circular needle, start at center front seam. Pick up and knit 39 stitches from the front edge holder, 93 stitches along the back shaping, 82 end stitches from the holder, 93 stitches along the back shaping, and 39 stitches from the front edge holder. Total 346 stitches. 3. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 1,0 ins (approx. 6 rows). 4. Cast off loosely in ribbing. FINISHING: 1. Optional. To keep the top of the sweater from sliding around, you may want to knit a band or two (approximately 1 in. wide by 19,2 ins long). Garter stitch or any other noncurling stitch will knit well here. Fit the sweater on the dog, then sew the band(s) in place between the front and back legs. 2. Optional. To keep the back end of the sweater in place, attach a piece of elastic, stretchy knitted cord or a thin knitted band (approx. 12,9 ins long) on each side from the back corner to just in front of the back leg. Adjust as necessary. 3. Sew in all loose ends. AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT: --- THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation. Amount needed: 9,4 for body 2,1 for ribbing 11,5 Ounces TOTAL NOTES: Pattern designed by: Jessica ( with Knitware design ™ ) Dog Sweater --- Pullover style with Long front and Short sleeves Single Band collar Designed : 28-9-2009 Pattern File Name: dogsweater Size: Alaskan Malamute (M) for: * KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ). Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 20,0 stitches by 26,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 5 mm needles Ribbing knit by hand on 4 mm needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (ins): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 39,9 Neck Width: 24,0 Armhole: 12,9 Collar Length: 2,6 Sleeve Length: 1,0 Back Length: 20,3 Slv Rib Length: 1,0 Back Rib Length: 1,0 Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit. BODY: 1. Collar. Cast on 122 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,6 ins (approx. 20 rows). 2. Inc 24 stitches evenly across the last row. Total 146 stitches. Change to size 5 needles. 3. knit 2 rows in Stocking Stitch. Inc 1 st at each end on next and every following 2nd row 27 times more, to total 202 stitches. knit even until piece measures (from collar, at center back) 12,9 ins (84 rows). 4. Armholes (leg openings). knit 21 stitches, place next 18 stitches on a holder. With a second ball of yarn knit 124 stitches, place next 18 stitches on a holder. With a third ball of yarn knit to end. knit these three sections for the leg openings at the same time for 4,3 ins (28 rows), ending on a purl row. 5. Next row, to close the leg openings. knit with first ball of yarn only. knit across first section, cast on 18 stitches, knit middle section, cast on 18 stitches, then knit to end. 6. knit even until knit measures 20,3 ins, not including collar. 7. Change to size 4 needles and knit in K1P1 ribbing or garter or moss stitch for 1,0 ins (approx. 8 rows). Cast off loosely. SLEEVES: 1. With the right side of the knit facing you, using size 4 circular needle (or a set of double pointed), pick up 86 stitches evenly spaced around the four sides of the armhole. 2. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 1,0 ins (approx. 8 rows). 3. Cast off loosely in ribbing. 4. knit second sleeve as for first. FINISHING: 1. Sew center front seam, from top of collar to bottom of sweater (including hem). Sew in all loose ends. AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT: --- THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation. Amount needed: 7,2 for body 1,9 for ribbing 9,1 Ounces TOTAL NOTES: Pattern designed by: Jessica ( with Knitware design ™ ) Dog Sweater --- Pullover: Back Opening style with Long front and Short sleeves Single Band collar Designed : 28-9-2009 Pattern File Name: dogsweater Size: Alaskan Malamute (M) for: * KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ). Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 20,0 stitches by 26,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 5 mm needles Ribbing knit by hand on 4 mm needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (ins): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 39,9 Neck Width: 24,0 Armhole: 12,9 Collar Length: 2,6 Sleeve Length: 1,0 Back Length: 20,3 Slv Rib Length: 1,0 Back Rib Length: 1,0 Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit. BODY: 1. Collar. Cast on 122 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,6 ins (approx. 20 rows). 2. Inc 24 stitches evenly across the last row. Total 146 stitches. Change to size 5 needles. 3. knit 2 rows in Stocking Stitch. Mark center. Inc 1 st at each side of center on next and every following 2nd row 27 times more, to total 202 stitches. knit even until piece measures (from collar, at center back) 12,9 ins (84 rows). 4. Armholes (leg openings). knit 63 stitches, place next 18 stitches on a holder. With a second ball of yarn knit 40 stitches, place next 18 stitches on a holder. With a third ball of yarn knit to end. knit these three sections for the leg openings at the same time for 4,3 ins (28 rows), ending on a purl row. 5. Next row, to close the leg openings. knit with first ball of yarn only. knit across first section, cast on 18 stitches, knit middle section, cast on 18 stitches, then knit to end. 6. knit even until knit measures 20,3 ins, not including collar. 7. Change to size 4 needles and knit in K1P1 ribbing or garter or moss stitch for 1,0 ins (approx. 8 rows). Cast off loosely. BACK CLOSURE BANDS: 1. Using size 5 needles, pick up 139 stitches along one back edge, between the bottom of the sweater hem and the top of the collar. 2. knit 6 rows in ribbing, garter or moss stitch. Cast off loosely. 3. knit second side the same way, adding buttonholes if using buttons for closure. SLEEVES: 1. With the right side of the knit facing you, using size 4 circular needle (or a set of double pointed), pick up 86 stitches evenly spaced around the four sides of the armhole. 2. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 1,0 ins (approx. 8 rows). 3. Cast off loosely in ribbing. 4. knit second sleeve as for first. FINISHING: 1. Sew in all loose ends. AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT: --- THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation. Amount needed: 7,2 for body 2,5 for ribbing 9,7 Ounces TOTAL NOTES: Pattern designed by: Jessica ( with Knitware design ™ ) Dog Sweater --- Tuxedo style with Medium front and Short sleeves Single Band collar Designed : 28-9-2009 Pattern File Name: dogsweater Size: Alaskan Malamute (M) for: * KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ). Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 20,0 stitches by 26,0 rows. Body knit by hand on 5 mm needles Ribbing knit by hand on 4 mm needles FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (ins): ... with Moderate fit. Chest: 39,9 Neck Width: 24,0 Armhole: 12,9 Bottom Width: 16,0 Collar Length: 2,6 Sleeve Length: 1,0 Back Length: 31,5 Slv Rib Length: 1,0 Front Length: 19,4 Back Rib Length: 1,0 Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit. BODY: 1. Collar. Cast on 122 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,6 ins (approx. 20 rows). 2. Inc 24 stitches evenly across the last row. Total 146 stitches. Change to size 5 needles. 3. knit 2 rows in Stocking Stitch. Inc 1 st at each end on next and every following 2nd row 27 times more, to total 202 stitches. knit even until piece measures (from collar, at center back) 12,9 ins (84 rows). 4. Armholes (leg openings). knit 21 stitches, place next 18 stitches on a holder. With a second ball of yarn knit 124 stitches, place next 18 stitches on a holder. With a third ball of yarn knit to end. knit these three sections for the leg openings at the same time for 4,3 ins (28 rows), ending on a purl row. 5. Next row, to close the leg openings. knit with first ball of yarn only. knit across first section, cast on 18 stitches, knit middle section, cast on 18 stitches, then knit to end. 6. knit even for 2,1 ins (13 rows more). Total length from collar (along the front seam) is 19,4 ins. 7. Back Shaping. Transfer 24 stitches to a holder at the beginning of the next two rows. knit two rows even. Decrease 1 st at each end of next and every following alternate row 35 times more until 82 stitches remain. knit even until knit measures 31,5 ins, not including collar. Cut yarn. Place remaining stitches on a holder. BOTTOM HEM: 1. Sew center front seam from top of collar to beginning of back shaping. 2. With right side facing and using size 4 circular needle, start at center front seam. Pick up and knit 24 stitches from the front edge holder, 61 stitches along the back shaping, 82 end stitches from the holder, 61 stitches along the back shaping, and 24 stitches from the front edge holder. Total 252 stitches. 3. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 1,0 ins (approx. 6 rows). 4. Cast off loosely in ribbing. SLEEVES: 1. With the right side of the knit facing you, using size 4 circular needle (or a set of double pointed), pick up 86 stitches evenly spaced around the four sides of the armhole. 2. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 1,0 ins (approx. 8 rows). 3. Cast off loosely in ribbing. 4. knit second sleeve as for first. FINISHING: 1. Optional. To keep the back end of the sweater in place, attach a piece of elastic, stretchy knitted cord or a thin knitted band (approx. 12,9 ins long) on each side from the back corner to just in front of the back leg. Adjust as necessary. 2. Sew in all loose ends. AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT: --- THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation. Amount needed: 11,5 for body 1,9 for ribbing 13,4 Ounces TOTAL NOTES: Pattern designed by: Jessica ( with Knitware design ™ ) |
