Jörd (Pattern #2) by Védís Jónsdóttir for Ístex

Jörd (Pattern #2)

Knitting
January 1994
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 19 rows = 4 inches
in measured over pattern stockinette stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1744 - 2725 yards (1595 - 2492 m)
Small (41.75"/106 cm), Medium (45.75"/116 cm), Large (50"/127 cm)
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Displayed Colourway:

  • A 0085 Oatmeal Heather 4 (5) 5
  • B 0053 Acorn Heather 1 (2) 2
  • C 0086 Light Beige Heather 2 (2) 3
  • D 9431 Brick Heather 2 (2) 2
  • E 9429 Berry Heather 1 (2) 2
  • F 9432 Grape Heather 1 (1) 1
  • G 9418 Stone Blue Heather 1 (1) 2
  • H 9422 Sage Green Heather 1 (1) 2
  • I 9421 Celery Green Heather 1 (2) 2
  • J 9426 Golden Heather 1 (1) 1
  • K 9427 Rust Heather 1 (1) 2

Required Materials:

  • 3.75 mm (US 5) 32” circular needle
  • 5 mm (US 8) 16” & 32” circular needles
  • 3.75 mm (US 5) double pointed needles
  • Stitch holder

Notes:
Body is worked in the round from lower edge to underarms, back and front are then worked separately back and forth in rows. Sleeves are worked in the round apart from the last 6 rows, which are worked back and forth in rows (a slit to fit the widened armhole). Neckband is worked in the round.

Chart Included: for the 30-row colourwork design

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