What’s the Stitch About Knitting Machines?
Let's talk about knitting machines! What are they, how do they work, and does it count as hand crafting if you use one? Why choose a knitting machine vs knitting by hand?
This stunning sweater pattern by Amy Gunderson is a visual delight with its colorwork design.
SIZES
Sized for X-Small (Small, Medium, Large, X-Large). Shown in size Small.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 30 (34, 38¼, 42½, 46½)”/76 (86, 97, 108, 118)cm.
Length (from center back neck): 18 (18¾, 19, 20, 20½)”/45.5 (47.5, 48.5, 50.5, 52)cm.
Upper arm 12 (13, 13¾, 14¾, 15½)”/30.5 (33, 35, 37.5, 39.5)cm.
YARN Juniper Moon Farm PATAGONIA
MC color 145 Conch 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) x 100g
CC color 103 Anthracite 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) x 100g
NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
Size US 3 (3.25mm) circular needles 24"/60cm long (or length to accommodate the number of sts for your size).
Size US 5 (3.75mm) circular needles 24"/60cm long (or length to accommodate the number of sts for your size) or size to obtain on gauge.
1 set (5) size US 3 (3.25mm) double-pointed needles.
1 set (5) size US 5 (3.75mm) double-pointed needles.
Tapestry needle.
Stitch markers.
2 long stitch holders.
GAUGE 23 sts and 26 rnds/rows = 4"/10cm over stockinette stitch and chart patterns using larger needles.
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