Crofter's Slipover
by Cheryl Oberle
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Crofter's Slipover
Pullover vest inspired by traditional Scottish Shetland handknits. Vest is worked circularly up to the shoulders using two-color stranding technique. Patterns are charted. Steeks are made for armholes and neck opening.
Measurements:
- Size A: 41” / 104 cm chest; 26.5” / 67.5 cm length
- Size B: 44.5” / 113 cm chest; 27.5” / 70 cm length
- Size C: 48” / 122 cm chest; 29.5” / 75 cm length
Yarn:
- Note: Recommended yarn has been discontinued. Pattern requirements are included here for informational purposes. Select a light fingering weight, 100% wool yarn that will allow you to achieve the recommended gauge.
- Six colors of Jamieson’s 2 ply Shetland (100% wool, 150 yd / 137 m = 25 g) are suggested, as follows:
- Color A: #101 Shetland Black, 2 skeins (300 yds.)
- Color B: #103 Sholmit, 2 skeins (300 yds.)
- Color C: #105 Eesit, 2 skeins (300 yds.)
- Color D: #102 Shaela, 3 skeins (450 yds.)
- Color E: #104 Natural White, 2 skeins (300 yds.)
- Color F: #108 Moorit, 1 skein (150 yds.)
Needles:
- 24” / 60 cm circular needles in US 3 / 3.25 mm for Size A: US 4 / 3.5 mm for Size B: US 5 / 3.75 mm for Size C
- 16” / 40 cm and 24” / 60 cm circular needles two sizes smaller than needles used for body
Gauge: (in Fair Isle pattern on larger needles)
- Size A: 28 sts and 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm
- Size B: 26 sts and 30 rows = 4” / 10 cm
- Size C: 24 sts and 28 rows = 4” / 10 cm
- Note: Remember that gauge determines how your garment will fit. Swatch until you get it right!
Notions:
- stitch markers
- stitch holders
Techniques: (included in book)
- Two-color stranded knitting
- Steeks
- Chart reading
- Three-needle bind-off
- Pick up stitches by knitting
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