Simple Sweater – Project Kit
This project kit for the classic Simple Sweater is beautifully presented in one of our Blacker Yarns tote bag! Perfect for yourself or as a gift for a loved one. The knitting kit includes the Simple Sweater pattern, and 5 or 6 skeins of our Gotland DK wool, depending on the size ordered.
Pattern Level of Ability: Easy
This attractive and simple pullover is quite short to below the waist, although you can make it longer if you wish. The set-in sleeves are three-quarter length but could be made longer or shorter to just above the elbow. The neckline is slightly squared. The whole pullover is worked in stocking stitch with a ridged purl garter stitch edge to hem, sleeves and neckline and sized in nine sizes from 81cm, 32 inches to 122 cm, 48 inches chest with 4cm, 2 inches of positive ease. Several variations are suggested at the end of the pattern.
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NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
1 pair 3.25 mm (UK 10, US 3) needles
1 pair 4.00 mm (UK 8, US 6) needles
spare needle
2 stitch holders
darning needle for sewing up
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GAUGE / TENSION
10cm (4 inches) x 10cm (4 inches) = 22 sts x 30 rows using stocking stitch and 4mm needles
Adjust needle size to give required tension
| Size cm/in | 81/32 | 86/34 | 91/36 | 97/38 | 102/40 | 107/40 | 112/46 | 117/36 | 122/48 |
| Actual Size | 86/34 | 91/36 | 97/38 | 102/40 | 108/42.5 | 113/44.5 | 119/47 | 124/48.8 | 130/51.3 |
| Back Length | 60/23.5 | 61/24 | 61/24 | 62/24.3 | 63/24.8 | 65/25.5 | 65/25.5 | 66/26 | 67/26.3 |
| Sleeve length | 30/11.8 | 30/11.8 | 30/11.8 | 30/11.8 | 30/11.8 | 30/11.8 | 30/11.8 | 30/11.8 | 30/11.8 |
| Yarn needed | 450g | 450g | 450g | 500g | 500g | 500g | 550g | 550g | 550g |






