Pattern - Sweater - Tweedy Reindeer Sweater - 2604

Pattern #2604 Chest/Bust: 41-43” (form fit 43”) ONLY(104-109 cm (form fit 109 cm) ONLY) Tweedy Merino or any Light DK weight yarn (as long as you get close to gauge). Questions call Lis: 315-543-2214 or e-mail: loomy@westelcom.com Materials: NOTE: Tweedy Merino is a Light DK weight yarn, normally I work this yarn on US Size 6 (4mm). I wanted this sweater to be tighter. MAIN COLOR: MC - 6 skeins Tweedy Merino - each skein approx. 232 yards (212m)/ 3.5 oz (100g) I used approx. 1300 yards (1200 m) for the main color. CONTRASTING COLORS: I used 3, you can use any number you prefer. CC1 - Brown I used approx. 160 yards (148m). CC2 - Blue I used approx. 100 yards (92m). CC3 - Yellow I used approx. 60 yards (55m). US Size 2.5 (3mm) & US Size 3 (3.25mm) DP (double pointed) Knitting Needles. for sleeves. NOTE: I use my flyers or 1 or 2 x US Size 2.5 (3mm) & 3 (3.25mm) 16” (40cm) circular needles for the sleeves. I knit tighter when I work the sleeves. If you have the same issue you may wish to use a larger needle size for the sleeves. US Size 2.5 (3mm) Circular Knitting Needle - 16” (40 cm) length for the collar & 24” (60 cm) or 32” (80 cm) for bottom edge border. US Size 3 (3.25mm) Circular Knitting Needle - 24” (60 cm) length for the body,16” (40 cm) to cast on for collar if you decide to work the continental Cast On method, 32” (80 cm) & 40” (100 cm) & 60” (150 cm) for the yoke - YOU MUST USE 60” (150cm) or 2 x 40” (100cm) for the design or it is not going to lay flat. NOTE: You want to make sure your design is spread out. It is well worth your time, to pay extra attention to ensure you keep spreading the colorwork. Your sweater will not lay flat when completed otherwise. 2 Stitch holders, Waste Yarn x 2 (enough to cast on 16 sts for under arms), Markers. Gauge: BEFORE WASH: 5 1/2 sts/1” & 7 1/2 rounds/1” on US Size 3 (3.25mm) Knitting Needle in stockinette. AFTER WASH: 5 1/2 sts/1” & 7 1/2 rounds/1”. Check your gauge before knitting. Pattern: Instructions are for chest size 41-43” (104-109 cm) ONLY. Length: Center front 22” (56 cm) & center back 23” (59cm). Upper arms 13” (33 cm). Cuffs 7” (17 cm). Sleeve length 17” (43 cm). Bottom edge of body to under arms 14 1/4” (36 cm). Under arm to center front collar edge 7 3/4” (20 cm). Sweater is seamless worked top down. ICord collar, and sleeves are optional. Please note the ICord does make for a firmer edge. You could bind off in pattern if you prefer. Read entire instructions before starting. You will need extra skeins, if you plan on increasing the size of the Tweedy Sweater. This pattern is a guide, you may prefer traditional ribbing or place colors in different order. You are the boss. Nothing is carved in stone. This pattern is a digital download.