Nelson Sweater by Arianna Soloway

Nelson Sweater

Knitting
August 2023
yarn held together
Worsted
+ Worsted
= Bulky (7 wpi) ?
3 stitches and 4 rows = 1 inch
in stockinette
US 10 - 6.0 mm
US 11 - 8.0 mm
300 - 900 yards (274 - 823 m)
0-6 month (6-12 month, 2T, 4, 6, 8, 10)
English
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This sweater is a great stash buster for worsted (held double) or bulky (held single) scraps and single skeins. Play with bold stripes, or marls, or both!

Sizes: 0-6 months (6-12 months, 2T, 4, 6, 8, 10)

Finished Measurements: 19 (22, 26, 28, 30, 32, 36)

Notes on Sizing: This is intended to fit like a big cozy sweatshirt. The amount of ease is scaled based on size. The baby sizes have 2-3”, while the children’s sizes have 5-9”.

Below is the approximate chest measurement to assist you in picking a size. If you would like to have more or less ease, pick a different size based on the finished measurements.
17 (19, 21, 23, 25, 26, 27)

Needles: US 10 and 11 circular needle and preferred method of knitting a small circumference. Or size needed to obtain gauge.

Yarn: approx. 150 (200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450) grams worsted weight yarn in as many colors as desired – yarn is held double throughout. You can also use bulky weight held single, or a mixture!

Gauge: 3sts and 4 rows =1” in stockinette stitch