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Diamonds & Purls Pattern

Category:

Knitting

Type:

Clothing

Fit:

Petite, Tall, Girls, Plus-sized, Women

Item:

Sweater

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

Cable

Pattern Description:

Diamonds and Purls in the Gansey tradition! These textures and patterns are wonderfully balanced. Cables framed with Seed Stitch ribbing form the saddles, sleeves, and neck. Diamonds and purl panels wrap around you. The feel of the wool/silk/bamboo fiber is magnificent!
The bodice is worked in the round and the sleeves, from the top down. The sleeve saddle is worked in the traditional short row method.
The pattern includes technique instruction, pattern charts, and schematics.

Gauge:

Gauge = 22 sts & 28 rows per 4" over main pattern.

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

Ten sizes finished from 34" to 52"

Materials:

Circular needles Size 6 US, 30" - 40"
Double Pointed Needles (DPN) Size 6 US
Cable Needle
Stitch Markers
Stitch Holders
Finishing Needle
Worsted Weight in Wool/Silk/Bamboo, approximately 114 yards to 50g ball, 12(12, 14, 14, 15, 16, 16, 18, 18, 19) balls/skeins.

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

Elann.com Incense