Temperature Sweater by NellKnits

Temperature Sweater

Knitting
January 2024
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Knit on the RS -knit 1, purl 1 across the WS
Adjustable, the sample is a 48" bust, 24" length, 13" sleeves
English
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The Size can be customized; the sample is 20”/51 cm from the shoulder to the hem and 24”/61 cm from the center body to the sleeve end - before adding a cuff.
Shown in Rowan Felted Tweed, 50% Wool, 25%Viscose, 25% Alpaca, 191 yards/175m, the sample colors listed in sidebar.

The sample begins with 16 balls, over 3000 yards. I needed part of one more skein of one or 2 shades, and used just yards of other shades.

Begin with 1 ball of each color on your chart, you may need more…it all depends on the weather!
Gauge 22 stitches and 30 rows = 4”/ 10cm, in pattern stitch.

Pattern Stitch
Row 1 - Knit.
Row 2 - Purl 1, knit 1, repeat across.

Needles 24”/61 cm US6/4 mm or the size needed to achieve gauge.
Please take the time to work a swatch with one color and the needles you plan to use.

This garment is knit in 3 sections - from the center back to the cuff; the cuff across the center front to the cuff; from the cuff to the center back.
The center backs are joined with a Flat 3 Needle Bind Off. The shoulders are seamed down the top of the sleeve.

Choose a joyful rainbow of colors or a gradient of favorite shades.
Temperatures and Colors used in the sample.

34 Black #211

35-38 Seafarer #170

39-41 Ancient #172

42-44 Granite #191

45-47 Alabaster #197

48-51 Maritime #167

52-55 Celadon #184

56-59 Lotus #205

60-64 Avocado #161

65-68 French Mustard #216

69-72 Sulfur #220

73-76 Mineral #181

77-81 Peach #212

82-85 Zinnia #198

86-89 Scarlet #222

90+ Rage #150