Blondin by Mel Kennelly

Craft: Knitting

A classy pullover knit in the round from the neck down with raglan yoke shaping. Stripes grow gradually farther apart creating a beautiful illusion. The neck is shaped using short rows and the sweater is finished with a sweet garter stitch Peter Pan collar.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust: (36½, 40, 44) 48¼, 52½, 56, 60 {64¼, 68½, 72}“ / (92.5, 101.5, 112) 122.5, 133.5, 142, 152.5 {163, 174, 183} cm

Length: (21¼, 21¾, 22¼) 22¾, 23¼, 23¾, 24¼ {24¾, 25¼, 25¾}” / (54, 55, 56.5) 58, 59, 60.5, 61.5 {63, 64, 65.5} cm (measured down from back neck)

Shown in size 40” / 101.5 cm. Recommended ease: Approximately 2–4” / 5–10 cm positive ease

YARN

BERROCO SPREE (50 grs)

(5, 6, 6) 6, 7, 8, 9 {9, 10, 11} balls #94103 Sand (MC) and (3, 3, 3) 3, 4, 4, 4 {5, 5, 5} balls #9452 Meadow (CC)

NEEDLES and NOTIONS

16” / 40 cm and 32” / 80 cm circular needles, sizes 5 / 3.75 mm and 7 / 4.5 mm or size to obtain gauge

1 set each double-pointed needles, or preferred needles for working small circumferences, sizes 5 / 3.75 mm and 7 / 4.5 mm

4 stitch markers, (1 a different color for BOR)

1 removable marker

Waste yarn to hold stitches

GAUGE

23 sts and 26 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in St st on larger needles

Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge.