Katje

Knitting
October 2008
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 9 - 5.5 mm
850 - 1250 yards (777 - 1143 m)
English
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Katje appears to be a basic shawl collar hoodie but her construction is a bit surprising. She is knitted from the top of the hoodie down and is completely seamless. She is also very easy to modify; knit her longer, shorter, try a different edging or cuff. Whatever you do, she’s a fun and quick knit on #9 needles.

Skills Needed
General knitting skills
Provisional Cast-On
Short Row Shaping

Sizes
Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X)

Finished Measurements

Bust size: 33–35 (36–38, 40–42, 44–46)” / 83-89 (90-97, 100-107, 111-117) cm
Finished length: 21 (22, 23, 24, 25) in / 53 (56, 58, 61, 63) cm

Materials
Yarn
Approximately 850 (950, 1050, 1150, 1250) yds / 777 (869, 960, 1052, 1143) m of heavy worsted yarn that gets gauge

Shown in:

Queensland Collection Kathmandu Aran 85% Merino, 10% Silk, 5% Cashmere;104 yds per 50g skein
8 (9, 10, 11, 12) skeins Red

Also Recommended:

Cascade Eco Wool or Eco+ 100% Wool, 478 yds per 250g skein
2 (2, 3, 3, 3) skeins

Needles
Two sets of 24” or longer circular US 9 / 5.5 mm needles or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions
Stitch markers
A brooch or belt may be used to close this jacket. (Instructions for a knitted belt are included.) You could also add button-holes to the right front band if desired.

Gauge
16 sts and 22 rows = 4” / 10 cm square in St st