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That Funky Fade Sweater
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Skill level: Intermediate
Sizes: XS S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL
Actual bust measurements (inches): 31 35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 55, 59, 63
Yarn required: 6 6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8 skein fingering weight fade kit (approx 400m per skein). Please note, you will not use up all the meterage of every skein which is why the meterage below is slightly different.
Meterage: If you aren’t doing a fade or don’t have a fade kit, this meterage may come in useful: 1500 1650, 1800, 1950, 2100, 2250, 2400, 2550, 2700 m. Due to different sleeve options, the meterage will vary; these are only approximations.
Tension (main tr pattern): 22 sts by 14 rows (10cm x 10cm)
Hooks used: 3.5mm
Other supplies: darning needle
Terminology: UK
Hints and tips:
- Carry the yarn up the back of your work, making sure not to pucker the fabric.
- At some points in the pattern, there are different options (eg. the sleeves) which you can take, these are only suggestions, feel free to improvise on these parts if needed!
Special Stitches:
V -st: (tr, 2 ch, tr) in same st
Bpdc: insert hook around back post of next st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through both loops on hook.
Fpdc: insert hook around front post of next st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through both loops on hook.
Fptr: yo, insert hook around front post of next st, yo, pull up a loop, (yo, pull through 2 loops) twice.
Bptr: yo, insert hook around back post of next st, yo, pull up a loop, (yo, pull through 2 loops) twice.
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- First published: January 2021
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- Last updated: February 17, 2021 …
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