Zambezi (museum edition)
Sweater
Design: Marianne Isager
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MATERIALS AND MEASUREMENTS
SIZES
1 (2, 3)
MATERIALS
200 (250, 300) g Isager Alpaca 3, Color 30 as Background color
50 g Isager Jensen Yarn in the following colors: 6s, 7s, 8s, 87, 93, 88 for the Pattern colors.
The color and pattern in the sweater inspired by a peace of
The colors and beautiful pattern was inspired by a piece of African textile, displayed in a museum in Harare, Zimbabwe.
MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference: 104 (124, 144) cm or 41 (49, 57) inches
Depth of Raglan: 21 (24, 26) cm or 8.25 (9.5, 10.25) inches to
accommodate the chest circumference
Total Length: 53 cm or 21 inches + 4 – 6 cm or 1.5 – 2.5 inches for the bottom band
Upper Arm Circumference: 34 (44, 54) cm or 13.5 (17.25, 21.25) inches
Sleeve Length measured at underarm: 38 cm or 15 inches + 6 cm or 2.5 inches for cuff. If a longer Sleeve length is desired, then work the cuff longer than specified.
If it is desired to knit a longer sweater, then the stitch pattern should begin above the bottom band with one of the other patterns or stripes.
Note: If the width or length of the sweater is changed, the yarn quantities specified in the pattern may change as well. Therefore, the following yarn quantities are only a recommendation.
It is recommended to measure an existing sweater that fits you well and is the same shape and made in the same quality of yarn.
Then, determine the individual measurements and circle them accordingly in the instructions.
CONSTRUCTION
The pullover is worked from the bottom up. Begin by working the Body to the underarm location and then set the stitches aside. Then, begin the Sleeves to the length at the underarm location matching the stitch pattern of the Body at the underarm. This means that if a longer or shorter Sleeve length is desired, it must be considered before beginning the Sleeve. Then, the Sleeves are inserted into the armhole and the pullover is knitted in the round using circular needles over the Body and the Sleeves. At the same time, raglan stitches are decreased along the length of both Sleeves. When the neckline is reached, the pullover can either be worked back and forth or it can be worked in the round, which will then be stitched with reinforcement stitches and cut to the shape of the curved neckline. Lastly, a collar is worked to the desired height.
NEEDLES
4.5 mm (US 7)
3.5 mm (US 4) for the bands
GAUGE
20 stitches = 10 cm
24 rows = 10 cm
