OVERSIZED SWEATER

Knit.1 Fall 2006 #38
By Melissa Matthay

Knit on large needles, this snuggly sweater features a large ribbed cowl and is worked allover with two strands of different yarn held together.

Difficulty level

MATERIALS
• 15 balls in #201 Eden of Fettuccini by Lion Brand, 1¾oz/50g balls, each approx 33yd/30m (wool/acrylic/nylon)
• 3 skeins in #109 Royal of Jiffy by Lion Brand, 3oz/85g skeins, each approx 135yd/123m (acrylic)
• One pair size 50 (25mm) knitting needles OR SIZE TO GET GAUGE
• One size 19 (15mm) circular needle, 24″/61cm length
• Stitch holders and stitch marker

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
• One size.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Bust 45″/114.5cm
• Length 36½”/92.5cm
• Upper arm 13″/33cm
Note Due to the very large needles and bulky yarn, the fabric will stretch to fit many sizes. The selvage sts are not included in the width measurements.

GAUGE
• 5 sts and 6 rows to 4″/10cm over St st using larger needles and 1 strand each of Fettuccini and Jiffy held together.

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