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  • Howclose Gill Sweater Pattern

    PDF Pattern

    Pretty stripes and textures adorn this deep v-neck sweater. This garment is worked in pieces from the bottom up and seamed.

     

    Finished Measurements

    Bust (at underarm): 90 [98: 105: 112: 127: 141] cm (35.5 [38.5: 41.25: 44: 50: 55.5] in)
    Length (from shoulder): 38 [38: 42: 42: 46: 46] cm (15 [15: 16 ½: 16 ½: 18: 18] in)
    Sleeve seam: 42 [43: 43: 45: 45: 47] cm (16.5 [17: 17: 17.5: 17.5: 18.5] in)

    Yarn

    The Fibre Co. Knightsbridge (65% baby llama, 25% merino wool, 10% silk, 110 m (120 yd) per 50g hank, Light Worsted weight).  Shown here in Cornwall (A) – 5 [5: 6: 6: 8: 8] hanks and Poole (B) – 3 [3: 4: 4: 5: 5] hanks.

    Needles

    1 pair 3.25mm (US 3) needles.
    1 pair 3.75mm (US 5) needles.

    Tension/gauge

    22 sts and 32 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over slip stitch pattern using 3.75mm (US 5) needles.