Shield Bark Sweater – PDF

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

FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS:
Bust circumference 93 (102) 111 (120) 127 (136) 142 (151) 158 cm
Length from back neck to hem 57 (58) 60 (61) 63 (65) 66 (67) 68 cm
Sleeve inseam length 44 (45) 46 (46) 46 (47) 47 (47) 47 cm
Sleeve circumference at widest point 35 (36) 39 (42) 45 (47) 49 (51) 53 cm

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS:
5 mm circular needle, 80 cm or 100 cm
4.5 mm circular needle, 60 cm or 80 cm
1 stitch holder cable
2 stitch holders or cables for sleeves
Stitch markers

GAUGE: 18 sts x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch with 5 mm needles

SUGGESTED YARNS:
Sandnes Garn Sunday, 100% non-superwash merino wool (235 m / 50 g) and
Lana Grossa Natural Superkid Tweed, 60% Mohair, 30% Silk, 7% Cotton, 3% Polyester (200 m / 25 g)

YARN REQUIREMENTS: yarns are held together, double-stranded

Fingering weight yarn 900 (980) 1100 (1200) 1300 (1400) 1500 (1600) 1700 m
Lace weight yarn 900 (980) 1100 (1200) 1300 (1400) 1500 (1600) 1700 m

The sweater is knitted seamlessly from the top down in the round, in stockinette stitch.
The work begins with a provisional cast-on, and short rows are worked at the back neck for a better fit.
The sleeves feature raglan increases. The sweater is knitted with two strands of yarn held together and features a simple cable panel on the front.
The sweater’s high, double-folded relaxed rib collar is worked last.
The pattern includes video tutorials.

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