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Wensleydale Cables
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Price: $5.50
Item #:
EP0426
Stacking 3-3 and 2-2 ribbing at the neck to create a yokelike deep crewneck that draws attention to the wearer's face and angling the armholes to eliminate unflattering bulk at the underarm seams.
Finished Size: 40 (44, 48, 51, 54)" (101.5 [112, 122, 129.5, 137] cm) bust/chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 44" (112 cm).
Yarn: Berroco Wensleydale Longwool (100% pure new wool; 174 yd [161 m]/100 g): #102 fennel green, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) skeins.
Yarn weight: #4 - Medium
Gauge: 19 sts and 26 rows = 4" (10 cm) in rev St st on larger needles, blocked; 24 sts in central cable panel = 4 (10 cm); 10 sts in left cross or right cross = 1 1/2" (3.8 cm).
Needles: Body and Sleeves—Size 7 (4.5 mm); Ribbing—Size 5 (3.75 mm): straight and 16" and 24" (40- and 60-cm) circular (cir). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Cable needle; markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Winter 1999/2000