| Pattern |
Electronic PDF pattern for you to download |
| Sizes |
Sizes to fit
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Chest |
cm |
81 - 86
|
86 - 91.5
|
91.5 - 101.5 |
| |
in |
32 - 34
|
34 - 36
|
36 - 40 |
Knitted measurements approx
|
| Chest |
cm |
100 |
104 |
107 |
| |
in |
39½ |
41 |
42 |
| Length |
cm |
54 |
57 |
61 |
| |
in |
21¼ |
22½ |
24 |
|
| Yarn type |
Rowan Purelife 100% British wool |
| Yarn stockists |
See Rowan website for details |
| Yarn shade |
954 Steel Grey Suffolk |
| Yarn weight |
Chunky |
| Amount of yarn |
Size
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Yarn |
Ball/skein size |
Amount per size |
Rowan 'Purelife' British Sheep Breeds 100% wool in chunky weight
Shade - Steel Grey Suffolk |
100g (approx 110m / 120yds) |
12 |
15 |
17 |
Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are approximate. You may wish to order an extra ball/skein to be sure you have sufficient yarn. |
| Ability |
Easy |
| Skills required |
You will be required to work in basic rib stitches and be able to do simple decreases, as appropriate. |
| Materials required |
You will need:
• one pair of 7mm (US 10½) straight needles
• circular needles (optional for picking up neck stitches)
• a tapestry needle for sewing up
• row counters and stitch markers.
• a 6mm crochet hook for button loop
• 2 x 5cm (2in) decorative (non-functioning) buttons
• 2 x 2cm (¾in) buttons for hidden closure. |
| Tension |
13 sts x 23 rows to 10 x 10cm (4 x 4in) in pineapple st using 7mm (US 10½) needles.
Tensions are provided should you wish to substitute an alternative yarn to that suggested by us. Please ensure you knit a tension square to check that the yarn is suitable as not all yarns will give a like for like result. |
