Gertrude by Berroco Design Team

Gertrude

Knitting
June 2019
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
11 stitches and 21 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 10 - 6.0 mm
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
693 - 1155 yards (634 - 1056 m)
Bust: 42 (45, 48, 52, 58, 61, 64, 68)"
English
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This sophisticated sweater knitting pattern is knit from the bottom up for a nearly seamless sweater. Stitches for the sleeves are picked up and knit down, and visible shaping at the neckline adds interest.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 42 (45, 48, 52, 58, 61, 64, 68)“
Hip: 37¾ (40¾, 43¾, 48, 53¾, 56¾, 59¾, 64)”
Length: Approximately 20½ (21½, 22, 22¼, 22½, 23, 23¼, 23¾)“ after seaming
Shown in size 42”. Recommended ease: 6–10” of positive ease in the bust.

YARN
BERROCO NOMAD (50 grs): 9 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15) balls #9103 Oats

NEEDLES and NOTIONS
29” circular needles, sizes 10 (6.00 mm) and 10½ (6.50 mm) or size to obtain gauge
16” circular needle, size 10 (6.00 mm)
1 set each double-pointed needles, sizes 10 (6.00 mm) and 10½ (6.50 mm)
2 stitch markers
2 removable stitch markers
Waste yarn to hold stitches

GAUGE
11 sts and 21 rnds = 4” in St st on larger needle