YARN USED FOR SAMPLE
- Rowan - Cashsoft dk - 57% extra fine merino - 33% acrylic microfibre - 10% cashmere
- 1.75 ounces-(50 grams) - 142 yards-(130 m) each ball
- 4(4 – 5 – 6 – 7) balls Main Color (MC) - Over sweater
- 1(1 - 1 - 2 - 2) balls Contrasting Color (CC) – Lace trim and dickey
For your pullover to be the correct size, it is not the brand of yarn that matters, but the GAUGE that is important. It is best to refer to the yardage to determine how many skeins or balls to purchase.
FOR A SUBSTITUTE YARN
SUGGESTED NEEDLE SIZE
- Size 3 (3.25 mm) and 5-(3.75 mm) needles or size needles to obtain the correct gauge
- Size C-(2.75 mm) crochet hook
NOTIONS
- Gauge ruler
- Tracking sheet – included with pattern
- Yarn markers-use a strand of thin cotton (number 10 crochet thread is great for yarn markers) in a contrasting color
- Four double-pointed needles size 5-(3.75 mm) or smaller or stitch holders
- Tapestry needle
GAUGE
- 24 stitches x 32 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch on size 5-(3.75 mm) needles |