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A different patterns on each sleeve make this dropped shoulder pullover a knockout. Wide ribs and checkerboard worked in only knits and purls make this sweater easy to knit. We used Berroco's Pure Merino.

 

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: Berroco Yarn - Pure Merino or Pure Merino Heather            100% extra fine merino wool            50grams - 92 yards     GAUGE: 18 stitches and 24 rows = inches in stockinette stitch on size 9 needles;               or needles to obtain the correct gauge    NEEDLES: size 7 and size 9 straight needles                  size 7 circular needle - 16 inches long      NOTIONS: tapestry needle     CARE: machine wash, gentle cycle - lay flat to dry

 

ACTUAL BODY MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES	small	med.	large	Ex large
CHEST SIZE	34-36	38-40	42-44	46-50
SHOULDERS (ACROSS BACK)	15	16	17	18.5
BACK LENGTH TO WAIST	17	17.5	17.75	18
WAIST	28-30	32-34	36-39	42-46
UPPER ARM	11	12	13	14
SHOULDER TO WRIST	24	25	25.25	25.75
CENTER BACK TO CUFF	32	33	34	35

FINISHED KNIT MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES

CHEST	40	44	48	53
LENGTH FROM SHOULDER	24	25	26	27
SLEEVE LENGTH FROM DROPPED SHOULDER	20.5	21	20.75	20.5

 

BALLS REQUIRED

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