Gertrude by Berroco Design Team

Craft: Knitting

This sophisticated sweater knitting pattern is knit from the bottom up for a nearly seamless sweater. Stitches for the sleeves are picked up and knit down, and visible shaping at the neckline adds interest.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust: 42 (45, 48, 52, 58, 61, 64, 68)“

Hip: 37¾ (40¾, 43¾, 48, 53¾, 56¾, 59¾, 64)”

Length: Approximately 20½ (21½, 22, 22¼, 22½, 23, 23¼, 23¾)“ after seaming

Shown in size 42”. Recommended ease: 6–10” of positive ease in the bust.

YARN

BERROCO NOMAD (50 grs): 9 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15) balls #9103 Oats

NEEDLES and NOTIONS

29” circular needles, sizes 10 (6.00 mm) and 10½ (6.50 mm) or size to obtain gauge

16” circular needle, size 10 (6.00 mm)

1 set each double-pointed needles, sizes 10 (6.00 mm) and 10½ (6.50 mm)

2 stitch markers

2 removable stitch markers

Waste yarn to hold stitches

GAUGE

11 sts and 21 rnds = 4” in St st on larger needle