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Freya is a drop shoulder tunic with subtle detailing at back shoulder, a wide rounded neck and a split hem. Length of body and sleeves are fully adjustable so this design can be knit to sweater or tunic length. Notes are included for how to measure for total length and how much yardage you need for any length adjustments.
SIZES: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
FINISHED SIZE: 35 (38½, 42, 45, 48½, 52, 54½, 58, 62, 64½)“ bust circumference
Intended Ease at Bust: + 4–10” (meaning choose a size that is 4–10” larger than your bust measurement for the intended fit, or choose more or less ease depending on your fit preferences).
Sample measures 42” at bust and is worn with 6” ease on model.
YARN:
Amano Warmi (70% baby alpaca, 30% merino wool; 164 yds/ 100 g)
8 (8, 9, 10, 10, 11, 12, 12, 13, 14) skeins
Approximately 1170 (1275, 1410, 1495, 1580, 1720, 1810, 1925, 2075, 2180) yds worsted weight wool
Sample shown in color Quinua
Yardages have been padded by 10% to accommodate differences in knitting style
NEEDLES
Main Fabric Needle: One 32” circular and one 16” circular or one set double-pointed
Suggested size: US 8 (5.0 mm)
Ribbing Needle: One 32” circular and one 16” circular or one set double-pointed one size smaller than gauge needle Suggested size: US 7 (4.5 mm)
Stitch Pick-Up Needle: One 32” circular 3 sizes smaller than Main Fabric Needle.
Suggested size: US 5 (3.75 mm)
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. You may substitute 40” circular needles if desired for working the sleeves using Magic Loop.
GAUGE
18 stitches and 22 rows = 4” in stockinette on larger needle, relaxed after wet-blocking
If you would like to knit this sweater you can get the pattern from the designer. The matching wool is available in our shop.
