Cranesbill Sweater by Meiju Kallio

Cranesbill Sweater

Knitting
June 2020
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
1500 - 2900 yards (1372 - 2652 m)
A, B(C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J)(K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R) see notes
English Finnish
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This pullover is worked top down with a circular colorwork yoke. Short row shaping is used to shape the neck. Sleeves are shaped with decreases and include colorwork, too. The length of the sweater can be easily modified. The turtle neck can be easily modified to crew neck, both options are included in the instructions.

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SIZING:
A, B(C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J)(K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R)
The pullover is intended to be worn with approx. 1-2”/2,5-5 cm of positive ease at the bust. Finished bust measurements approx. 32, 34(36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50)(52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66)“/80, 85(90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125)(130, 135, 140, 145, 150, 155, 160, 165) cm
To fit bust sizes: 30, 32(34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48)(50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64)“/75, 80(85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120)(125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 150, 155, 160) cm
Shown in size C on a 34”/85 cm bust.

GAUGE:
24 sts and 32 rows = 4” 10 cm in Stockinette stitch with larger (US 4/3,5 mm) needles.

MATERIALS:

Yarn:
MC: Cascade Yarns Heritage Silk (85 % superwash merino, 15% mulberry silk, 3,5 oz/100g/437yds/400 m/skein). You need approx.: 3, 3(3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5)(5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6, 7) skeins or 1250, 1290(1311, 1400, 1458, 1520, 1595, 1680, 1775, 1870)(1970, 2050, 2135, 2240, 2470, 2445, 2525, 2630) yds/1125, 1185(1200, 1280, 1335, 1395, 1460, 1535, 1625, 1710)(1800, 1880, 1955, 2050, 2165, 2235, 2310, 2410) m. Note for size C: Sample was knitted in exactly with this amount with no leftovers. Take this into account if you use different yarn.
CC: The Uncommon Thread Merino Silk Fingering (50% superwash merino, 50% mulberry silk, 3,5 oz/100g/437yds/400 m/skein) You need approx.:
1, 1(1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1)(1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins or 228, 240(248, 263, 275, 286, 300, 316, 334, 352)(370, 386, 402, 422, 445, 460, 475, 495) yds/209, 220(227, 241, 252, 262, 275, 289, 306, 322)(339, 354, 368, 386, 386, 407, 421, 435, 454) m
- The sample was knitted in colorway: MC 5637 (navy), CC: Golden Praline.

Needles:
US 4/(3,5 mm) 12-20-32”/60-80-120 cm circular needle.
US 2.5/(3 mm) for bottom hem and cuffs.
Adjust the needle size to get the correct gauge.

Other:
Tapestry needle, stitch markers, scrap yarn/stitch holders.