YARN USED FOR SAMPLE
Yarn Bee - Yarntopia
100% Acrylic
312 yards-(285 meters) - 4 ounce-(113 grams)
3(3--4) skeins
Small amount of contrasting color for saddle stitching
For this 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.
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SUGGESTED NEEDLE SIZE
- straight needles size 2-(2.75 mm) and 3-(3.25 mm)
- circular needles size 2-(2.75 mm) and 3-(3.25 mm) 16 inches-(40.5 cm) for trousers
- set of five double-pointed needles size 2 and size 3 for hat knit in the round (16 inch circular needle is too long for hat)
- or size needles to obtain the correct gauge
NOTIONS
- gauge ruler
- tracking sheets-a blank tracking sheet for back, front and sleeves and a filled out sheet for the trousers
- arn markers use a strand of thin cotton (number 10 crochet thread is great to use as yarn markers) in a contrasting color
- water soluble stabilizer for embroidery—I used Sulky—Super Solvy (other similar products are available)
- two colors of 6 strand embroidery floss for embellishment
- embroidery needle
- tapestry needle
GAUGE
- Blocked—26 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches-(10 cm) in stockinette stitch on size 3-(3.25) needles |