Norfolk Sweater

TEST KNITTING CALL

Deadline: 16th August 2024

Sizes: A (B, C, D, E) (F, G, H, I)

To fit bust sizes: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) (50, 54, 58, 60)” / 76 (86, 96, 106, 117) (127, 137, 147, 157) cm

Choosing your size and fit: The stated measurements are for the actual garment, choose a size with your desired ease, at least 2-5” / 5-12 cm positive ease is recommended.

Yarn:  Sample knitted in Sandnes double sunday (108m / 50g) held with filcolana tilia mohair (210m / 25g)

Any yarn that meets the gauge may be used.

Yardage:

Main colour:

size	DK (g)	DK (m)	Mohair (g)	Mohair (m)
A	270	583	70	588
B	310	670	80	672
C	340	734	90	756
D	380	821	100	840
E	420	907	110	924
F	450	972	120	1008
G	490	1058	130	1092
H	520	1123	140	1176
I	560	1210	150	1260

Counter Colour:

size	DK (g)	DK (m)	Mohair (g)	Mohair (m)
A	110	238	20	168
B	120	259	25	210
C	140	302	25	210
D	150	324	25	210
E	160	346	30	252
F	180	389	30	252
G	190	410	35	294
H	200	432	40	336
I	220	475	40	336

Needles: 4 mm & 5 mm circular needles and/or DPNs. Needle sizes are recommended, choose a size needed to achieve gauge.

Gauge: 18 stitches & 22 rows per 4” / 10 cm in stockinette after blocking on larger needles.

Notions: 3 spare cables or waste yarn to hold the back and shoulders, selection of clip on sliding stitch markers.

Difficulty: Intermediate. This pattern requires basic knit, purl and increase stitches as well as 2 stranded colourwork. However other construction techniques are required including casting on additional stitches. The sweater is knitted flat and in the round using charted instructions for the colourwork.

Deadline: 16th August 2024

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