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Designed by
Becky Baker
Mellbreak Pattern
Mellbreak is a boxy little pullover, by Becky Baker, with the comfiest fit. Knitted seamlessly in Lore from the bottom up, it features a clever four-color gradient that is easily achieved in a garter stitch. With minimal shaping and super easy striping, this is an enjoyable knit that’s perfect...
Skill level
Advanced beginner
For those who have mastered basic knitting techniques and are ready to expand their skills. Patterns may introduce slightly more complex techniques and patterns, such as shaping, increasing, decreasing or working multiple colors or easy lace patterns. The yarn weight may vary, and the patterns might introduce working with double-pointed needles or circular needles. Patterns will help knitters gain confidence and experience with new techniques while still working within a manageable level of difficulty.
Description
Mellbreak is a boxy little pullover, by Becky Baker, with the comfiest fit. Knitted seamlessly in Lore from the bottom up, it features a clever four-color gradient that is easily achieved in a garter stitch. With minimal shaping and super easy striping, this is an enjoyable knit that’s perfect for beginners! Kits are available now. Buy a Mellbreak kit for yourself or a knitting friend!
This pattern is also available as a kit that includes the PDF pattern and 4–8 hanks of Lore.
Yarn:
The Fibre Co. Lore (100% lambswool, 250 m (273 yd) per 100 g hank) in shades Confident (A) – 1 [1: 2: 2: 2: 2: 2: 2: 2] hanks, Pensive (B) – 1 [1: 1: 2: 2: 2: 2: 2: 2] hanks, Caring (C) – 1 [1: 2: 2: 2: 2: 2: 2: 2] hanks and Serene (D) – 1 [1: 1: 2: 2: 2: 2: 2: 2] hanks. Our yardage given includes enough to knit an 8 in x 8 in gauge swatch.
Gauge:
18 sts and 31 rnds to 10 cm (4 in) measured over garter st after blocking using 4mm (US 6) needles.
Sizes and measurements:
Chest Circumference (at underarm): 104.5 [115.5: 126.5: 135.5: 146.5: 155.5: 166.5: 175.5: 186.5] cm (41.75 [46.25: 50.5: 54.25: 58.5: 62.25: 66.5: 70.25: 74.5] in)
Length (from shoulder at neck edge): 52 [52.5: 53: 60.5: 61: 61.5: 68.5: 69.5: 69.5] cm (20.5 [20.5: 21: 24: 24: 24.5: 27: 27.5: 27.5] in)
Sleeve Length (from underarm): 26 cm (10.25 in)
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) 40 cm (16 in) circular needle
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3.75mm (US 5) 100 cm (40 in) circular needle
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4mm (US 6) 40 cm (16 in) circular needle
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4mm (US 6) 100 cm (40 in) circular needle
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Stitch markers
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Stitch holders or waste yarn
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Darning needle