If you're feeling scared of trying out stranded knitting but would like to get this book, I recommend to start your colorwork experiments with Lehto pullover.
Size
XXS-XS-S-M1 [M2-L1-L2-XL]
2XL-3XL-4XL-5XL
This sweater is meant to be worn
with positive ease. Choose a size with approx. 3.25’’ / 8 cm positive ease at
bust circumference.
Finished measurements
Bust, waist and
hip circumference: 34.75-36.75-38.75-40 [42.25-44-46.75-50]
55.25-57.25-61.25-67.25’’ / 86.5-91.5-96.5-100 [106-110-116.5-125]
138.5-143.5-153.5-168.5 cm
Yarn
John Arbon Textiles Yarnadelic (100%
Falkland’s corridale, 333 m / 100 g), or other sport weight yarn. Shown in
colors The Beautiful Ones (MC) and Harmonium (CC).
3-3-3-3 [4-4-4-4] 5-5-5-6 skeins of
MC and 1 skein of CC.
Yardage
MC: 875-930-1030-1095
[1155-1225-1285-1380] 1540-1645-1795-1940 yrds / 800-850-940-1000
[1055-1120-1175-1260] 1410-1505-1640-1775 m,
CC: 155-170-185-200
[220-235-245-265] 320-330-345-360 yrds / 140-155-170-180 [200-215-225-240]
290-300-315-330 m.
Needles
US 5 (3.75 mm) - 40’’ / 100 cm long
circular needles and dpns if you prefer to work the sleeves with them. Adjust
needle size if necessary to obtain the right gauge.
Gauge
24 sts x 29 rnds = 4x4’’ / 10x10 cm
in stockinette stitch and colorwork, worked in the round (after blocking).
Other
4 stitch markers, tapestry needle.
I am knitting Lethe sweater. I am unclear where the placement of the wrap and turns go. Is the beginning of the round marker at the center of the back? Your guidance is appreciated.
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