Swatara by Rachel Brockman

Swatara

Knitting
November 2019
DK (11 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in stranded stockinette stitch with largest needles
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1090 - 2690 yards (997 - 2460 m)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
English
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Named for a region in south-central Pennsylvania, the Swatara Pullover is a beautiful yoked sweater perfect for any afternoon spent strolling by the creekside. Perfect on its own or as a layering piece, you’re sure to feel cozy in this jumper.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 32.75 (36.75, 39.75, 43.75, 48, 52.75, 56.5, 60.5, 64.75, 68.25)” / 83.25 (93.5, 101, 111.25, 122, 134, 143.5, 153.75, 164.5, 173.5) cm
Modeled with approximately 2” / 5 cm of positive ease.
Length: 21.5 (22, 22.5, 23.5, 24, 24.5, 25.5, 26, 26.5, 27.5)” / 54.5 (56, 57.25, 59.75, 61, 62.25, 64.75, 66, 67.25, 69.75) cm

YARN
Flying Fibers Yarn Company Yorkshire Medley (50% Wensleydale wool, 50% Blue Faced Leicester Wool; ~262 yds/100g)
• MC: Bracken – 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9) skeins // approx. 864 (994, 1090,1229, 1372, 1539, 1671, 1827, 1988, 2132) yards
• CC1: River Esk – 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins // approx. 170 (196, 215, 242, 270, 303, 329, 360, 392, 420) yds
• CC2: Meadow Rue – 1 skein (all sizes) // approx. 56 (64, 71, 80, 89, 100, 108, 118, 129, 138) yds

NEEDLES
(A) US Size 7 (4.5 mm) 16” circular and 24-32” circular and your preferred needle for working small circumferences in the round
(B) US Size 6 (4 mm) 24-32” circular and your preferred needle for working small circumferences in the round
(C) US Size 5 (3.75 mm) 24-32” circular and your preferred needle for working small circumferences in the round

NOTIONS
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holders or waste yarn

GAUGE
23 sts x 26 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Yoke pattern with needle A
23 sts x 30 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch with needle B
Always use the needle size that results in the correct gauge. As this project is knit in the round, the gauge swatch should also be knit in the round. Gently wash and block your swatch before measuring.