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Erica
Icelandic pullover sweater in Reynolds Lopi wool. His or Hers.
Sizes: Directions are for small size chest or bust 34-36”. Changes for medium size 38-40” and large size 42-44” are in parentheses.
Calls for Reynolds Lopi, 6 (7-7) skeins #7352 Natural Dark Brown or #7359 Black (A), 2 skeins #7351 White (B) and 1 skein #7357 Grey (C).
Knitting Needles, 1 pair each No. 8 and no.10 1/2. Set of dpn needles No.8 for his; No. 6 for hers.
Gauge: Pattern on 10 1/2 needles, 7 stitches = 2 inches: 4 rows = 1”.
Test Piece: With No 10 1/2 needles cast on 14 stitches. Work in Stockinette as following first 14 stitches on chart 1 for 16 rows. Piece should measure 4” square.
Knitted measurements: Chest or Bust 39 (43-47)“ Width of back at underarm - 19 1/2 (21 1/2 - 23 1/2); width of sleeve at upper arm - 14 (16 - 17 1/2).
Loosely fit garment.
Length Notes: Body from lower edge to underarm 14 1/2”.
Sleeves to underarm - 17” for his; 16” for hers. Armhole depth - 9 1/2 for his; 8 1/2 for hers.
For longer length, body and sleeves can be blocked a little longer, or add to the ribbed bands.
Note: Booklet appears to have been published in 1970 according to an Amazon listing. No month is given. There is an editor, Molly R. Greenfeder, and an assistant editor, Rita E. Greenfeder. No designer names are given for individual patterns.
Neckband is knit in the round.
Note: This is not the same as Erica also from Reynolds yarn. This pullover has an allover geometric design.
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