Anka by Alison Green

Anka

Knitting
July 2024
yarn held together
Lace
+ Lace
= DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1420 - 2556 yards (1298 - 2337 m)
English
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Using two strands of Aerial held together and featuring columns of double yarn overs, this boxy pullover is a great layering piece. With a velvety soft feel and sophisticated style, this sweater easily moves from work week to weekend!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: (35½, 39½, 43½) 48, 52, 56, 60 {64, 67½, 71½}“ / (90, 100.5, 110.5) 122, 132, 142, 152.5 {162.5, 171.5, 181.5} cm
Length: (18½, 19, 19½) 20, 20½, 20¾, 21 {21½, 22, 22½}” / (47, 48.5, 49.5) 51, 52, 52.5, 53.5 {54.5, 56, 57} cm
Shown in size 43½“ / 110.5 cm.
Recommended ease: Approximately 2–4” / 5–10 cm positive ease.

YARN
BERROCO AERIAL (25 grs): (5, 5, 5) 6, 6, 7, 7 {8, 8, 9} balls #3433 Copper
Note: Yarn is held double throughout.

NEEDLES and NOTIONS
32” / 80 cm circular needle, size 6 / 4 mm, or size to obtain gauge
1 set double-pointed needles, or preferred needles for working small circumferences, size 6 / 4 mm
5 stitch markers (one a different color for BOR)
Tapestry Needle
Waste yarn to hold stitches

GAUGE
2 pattern repeats (24 sts) = 5½“ / 14 cm in Pattern St with yarn held double.
31 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Pattern St
20 sts and 31 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in St st with yarn held double
Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge.