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sweater knitting pattern

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A quick to knit, throw-on-anytime sweater quickly becomes a wardrobe favorite when winter temps set in. This cardigan, pullover, or vest for men and women in 12 sizes (XXS to 1X) and [2X to 7X] is a workhorse garment with style. Knit in lofty worsted weight wool, it features bold twist-stich panels and V-neck with seam detailing. Pullover option is included, along with men’s sizing. Pieces are knit from hem to shoulder and seamed for enduring stability and wear.

Matching Motif: Sharp Turns scarf

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Sample 1 shown here: women's pullover size M / 41 inches in Bare Naked Wools Kent Worsted, color Tidepool

Sample 2 shown here: women's cardigan size M / 42.25 inches in Bare Naked Wools Manx Loughtan Worsted, color Gingerbread Boy, with Ash horn buttons

Suggested Yarns:
Kent Worsted, Manx Loughtan Worsted, Festivus Worsted 9.0, Black Welsh Mountain Worsted, Targhee Tango Worsted, Stone Soup Worsted, Better Breakfast Worsted, Confection Worsted, or any lofty worsted weight yarn that knits to pattern gauge.

Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, or yardage requirement. 

Finished Size:
pullover: 29.5 (33.25, 37, 41, 44.75, 48.5)[52.25, 57, 61.5, 66.25, 71, 75.75] inches / 75 (84.5, 94, 104, 113.5, 123)[132.5, 145, 156, 168.5, 180.5, 192.5] cm around chest to fit with 4 to 6 inches / 10 to 15 cm of ease
cardigan: 31 (35, 38.75, 42.25, 46, 50)[53.75, 58.25, 63, 68, 72.25, 77] inches / 78.5 (89, 98.5, 107.5, 117, 127)[136.5, 148, 160, 172.5, 183.5, 195.5] cm in circumference around chest (buttoned) to fit with 4 to 6 inches / 10 to 15 cm of ease

Yarn requirements:
for women’s cardigan or pullover: 1335(1455, 1600, 1720, 1860, 2020)[2160, 2360, 2565, 2780, 3020, 3220] yards / 1220(1330, 1465, 1570, 1700, 1845)[1975, 2155, 2345, 2540, 2760, 2945] m
Note: for men’s body and sleeve length, please add 100(110, 115, 125, 160, 170)[180, 195, 205, 220, 230, 240] yards / 95(100, 105, 115, 145, 155)[165, 180, 190, 200, 210, 220] m 
for women’s sleeveless option: 885(985, 1100, 1210, 1325, 1445)[1550, 1725, 1880, 2070, 2240, 2420] yards / 810(900, 1005, 1105, 1215, 1320)[1420, 1580, 1720, 1895, 2050, 2215] m 
Note: for men’s body length, please add 60(65, 70, 75, 95, 105)[110, 115, 125, 130, 140, 145] yards / 55(60, 65, 70, 90, 95)[100, 105, 115, 120, 130, 135] m

Buttons:
for female length: 7(7, 7, 7, 8, 8)[8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8] buttons that are .75 inch / 18 mm in diameter
for male length: 8(8, 8, 8, 9, 9)[9, 9, 9, 10, 10, 10] buttons that are .75 inch / 18 mm in diameter

Gauge:
17 sts and 27 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette on gauge needle (washed and air-dried)
Twist stitch panel (Chart A or B) of 18 sts = 3.75 inches / 9.5 cm (washed and air-dried) 

Needles:
size 8US (5.0 mm) or size to obtain correct gauge
size 7US (4.5 mm) for neck and hem ribbing (or .5 mm smaller than gauge needle) cable needle several sizes smaller than gauge needle (optional)

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