| Sizes |
Sizes to fit
|
1 |
2 |
| Chest |
cm |
81 - 91.5
|
96.5 - 106.5
|
| |
in |
32 - 36
|
38 - 42
|
Knitted measurements approx
|
| Width |
cm |
53 |
59 |
| |
in |
20½ |
23 |
| Length |
cm |
214 |
254 |
| |
in |
84¼ |
100 |
|
| Yarn type |
Rowan Purelife 100% British wool |
| Yarn stockists |
Buy from the Jo Storie Yarn shop. |
| Yarn shade |
Colour A - Steel Grey Suffolk
Colour B - Mid-Brown Jacob |
| Yarn weight |
Chunky / bulky |
| Amount of yarn |
Size
|
1 |
2 |
| Yarn |
Ball/skein size |
Amount per size |
| Rowan 'Purelife' British Sheep Breeds Wool in Chunky weight |
100g (approx 110m / 120yds) |
|
|
| Col A Steel Grey Suffolk |
7 |
9 |
| Col B Mid Brown Jacob |
3 |
4 |
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 |
Intermediate |
| Skills required |
You will need to be able to work in fairisle and intarsia and be able to follow a pattern chart. |
| Materials required |
You will need:
• one pair each of 6mm (US 10) and 7mm (US 10.5) straight needles
• a tapestry needle for sewing up
• row counters and stitch markers.
|
| Tension |
13 sts x 16 rows to 10 x 10cm (4 x 4in) in stocking 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. |
