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The Explorer is a basic raglan sweater worked from the top down, flat on the start to get better fit and then joined in the round at front when neckline shaping is completed. The collar is worked at the end, by picking up stitches over the neckline. This allows the collar to be easily adjusted if desired (e.g. made looser or tighter, or worked longer or shorter).
Select your preferred fit, bodice length, and neck treatment, for a get sweater that suits your personal style.
Recommended positive ease: 2.5cm.
The Explorer sweater
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished Chest: 92.5 (104, 113, 124, 133, 142, 153.5, 165, 174cm
Upper sleeve circumference: 34 (36,40, 42, 45, 49, 53, 58, 61)cm
Sleeve length from underarm: 48 (48.5, 50, 50, 50, 50, 50, 50, 50)cm
Length from underarm: 40 (41, 41, 41, 41, 42, 42, 42, 42)cm
Yarn: 49% Cashmere wool, 51% Merino wool, 250m/100g
PantoneColour: December Sky (bobbin yarn, made in Italy).
A total ca: 1000 (1100,1200, 1310, 1420, 1530, 1640, 1780, 1900)m.
Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 10x10/4x4’’ in stockinette on larger size needles. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the right gauge.You can use any yarn that request gauge.
Needles: 4.5mm/US8 and 3.5mm/US5’’circular needles 60cm/24’’ or longer for body and sleeves.
3.5mm/US5’’circular needles 60cm/24’’ for cuffs, hem and neck rib.
A set of DPN’s in same size for sleeves (optional).
Adjust needle size to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: 4 stitch markers, stitch holders or spare yarn, tapestry needle for weaving in ends