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A tweed pullover with rolled edges, knit in doubled Swedish Yarn's Lanett for the tweed effect. The rolled edges are overcast with Berroco's Suede in a neutral tan color.

 

SKILL LEVELS FOR KNITTING
	Beginner	Projects for first-time knitters using basic knit and purl stitches. Minimal shaping.
	Easy	Projects using basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple color changes, and simple shaping and finishing.
	Intermediate	Projects with a variety of stitches, such as basic cables and lace, simple intarsia, double-pointed needles and knitting in the round needle techniques, mid-level shaping and finishing.
	Experienced	Projects using advanced techniques and stitches, such as short rows, fair isle, more intricate intarsia, cables, lace patterns and numerous color changes.

 

YARN:  Swedish Yarns - Lanett             100% merino wool             50 grams - 214 yards                  Berroco Yarns - Suede             100% nylon             50 grams - 120 yards     GAUGE:  WITH 2 STRANDS OF LANETT HELD TOGETHER                20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch using size 8 needles:                or size needles to obtain the correct gauge     NEEDLES: size 6 and 8 straight needles                  size 8 or smaller double pointed needles or 4 stitch holders     NOTIONS: tapestry needle     CARE: machine wash, gentle cycle - lay flat to dry

 

ACTUAL BODY MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES

SIZE	6 months	1 year	2 year	4 year	6 year	8 year	10 year
CHEST SIZE	18	20	21	23	25	27	28.5
HEAD	15	16	17	18	18	18	18

ACTUAL KNIT MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES

CHEST	20	24	26	28	30	32	34
LENGTH FROM SHOULDERS	10	12	13	14	15	16.5	18

BALLS REQUIRED

Lanett Color A	2	2	2	3	3	4	4
Lanett Color B	2	2	2	3	3	4	4
Suede - Tan Only	1	1	1	1	2	2	2