3.25mm (US 3) needles
Howclose Gill Pattern
Pretty stripes and textures adorn this deep v-neck sweater. This garment is worked in pieces from the bottom up and seamed.
Yarn:
The Fibre Co. Knightsbridge (65% baby llama, 25% merino wool, 10% silk, 110 m (120 yd) per 50g hank) in shades Cornwall...
Skill level
Advanced beginner
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Description
Pretty stripes and textures adorn this deep v-neck sweater. This garment is worked in pieces from the bottom up and seamed.
Yarn:
The Fibre Co. Knightsbridge (65% baby llama, 25% merino wool, 10% silk, 110 m (120 yd) per 50g hank) in shades Cornwall (A) – 5 [5: 6: 6: 8: 8] hanks and Poole (B) – 3 [3: 4: 4: 5: 5] hanks.
Gauge:
22 sts and 32 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over slip stitch pattern using 3.75mm (US 5) needles.
Sizes and measurements:
Recommended to fit a chest circumference of: 76–81 (86–91, 97–102, 107–112, 117–122) (127–132) cm [30–32 [34–36, 38–40, 42–44, 46–48) (50–52) in]
Chest circumference (at underarm): 90 [98: 105: 112: 127: 141] cm (35.5 [38.5: 41.25: 44: 50: 55.5] in)
Length (from shoulder): 38 [38: 42: 42: 46: 46] cm (15 [15: 16 ½: 16 ½: 18: 18] in)
Sleeve seam: 42 [43: 43: 45: 45: 47] cm (16.5 [17: 17: 17.5: 17.5: 18.5] in)
Recommended ease:
Designed with 5–15 cm (3–7 in) of positive ease at chest circumference.
Errata:
The most current version of this pattern is V1. Please note you will be purchasing the latest pattern version. Pattern updates are sent to all customers who have purchased a pattern either through email or a Ravelry message.
If you find you are working with an older version please go to our errata page for details of corrections and updates made. You can find the version you are working from by checking the pattern page footers.
Pattern format:
This knitting pattern comes as a PDF file, which will be downloadable via a link that will be emailed to you after purchase.
Needles and notions required:
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3.75mm (US 5) needles
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Darning needle