Collins by Julie Hoover

Collins

Knitting
October 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch with Needle A, after blocking
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1145 - 2245 yards (1047 - 2053 m)
39¼ (43, 47¼, 51, 55¼, 59, 63¼, 67, 71¼)" / 99.5 (109, 120, 129.5, 140.5, 150, 160.5, 170, 181) cm finished chest circumference
English
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With a simple classic shape and flattering rolled-edge scoop neckline, the Collins sweater is destined to become a well-loved staple in your closet.

Construction
Pullover is worked flat in pieces from the bottom up and sewn together. Neckband is worked circularly from picked-up stitches.

Sizes
39¼ (43, 47¼, 51, 55¼, 59, 63¼, 67, 71¼)“ / 99.5 (109, 120, 129.5, 140.5, 150, 160.5, 170, 181) cm finished chest circumference

To fit 30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44, 46-48, 50-52, 54-56, 58-60, 62-64)“ chest with approximately 7-9¼” positive ease

Model wearing size 43” / 109 cm with + 9” / 23 cm ease in chest

Yarn
Julie Hoover Studio Blend No. 1
50% baby cashmere, 50% baby yak
149.8 yards / 137 meters per 50 g skein

8 (9, 10, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15) skeins
1145 (1250, 1370, 1470, 1625, 1755, 1895, 2045, 2245) yards
1047 (1143, 1253, 1344, 1486, 1605, 1733, 1870, 2053) meters

Sample photographed in color Cadet

Gauge
22 stitches and 31 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch with Needle A, after blocking

Needle A (Main Fabric)
One each 16” / 40 cm and 24” / 60 cm circular needles
US 5 / 3.75 mm or size needed to obtain gauge listed

Needle B (for Ribbing)
One 24” / 60 cm circular needle one size smaller than Needle A
US 4 / 3.5 mm

Other Materials
Stitch marker, waste yarn or stitch holder, blunt tapestry needle, blocking wires & T-pins (optional but recommended)

Skill Level
3 of 5