George Sand Pattern
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Designed with Seacolors by Pat Roinestad, Updated for hand knitting by Linda Fisher
Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin, best known by her pen name George Sand, was a French novelist, memoirist, and journalist. This easy knit is designed to showcase the fabulous Solar dyed yarn colors. It is a straight knit from hips to back of neck. Have fun playing with colors and either end with just a V-neck or add in the shawl collar.
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL)
Finished Measurements:
Chest: 36 (40, 43, 47, 50)”
Length: 26.5 (27.5, 29, 30, 31)”
Yarn: Seacolors by GetWool.com (100% wool; 4oz = approx 270 yards) 4 (5, 5, 5, 6) skeins of MC and a small amount of CC.
Needles: US 10 (6mm) or size to obtain gauge. Crochet hook for finishing.
Other Materials: Waste yarn, darning needle, and optional row counter. Decorative Button.
Gauge: 14sts and 22 rows = 4″ in st st.
Take time to save time and check your gauge.
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Size: One Adult size ~ 22” Circumference
Skill Level : Advanced Beginner: provisional cast on, short rows with wrap and turn, 3 needle BO or Grafting.
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Needles: US 8 (6mm) or size to obtain gauge.
Other Materials: Waste yarn, darning needle, and optional row counter.
Gauge: 14sts and 2 rows = 4″ in st st. Stitch gauge will give you the height of the hat. Row gauge is more important in giving you brim size. If your row gauge differs, you may wish to modify the number of rows in your hat. It is important to check your gauge.
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Sizes: S (M, L)
Finished Measurement:
Finished Bust: Approx. 37 (42, 45)”
Finished Waist: Approx. 33 (37, 40)”
Finished Length Aprox. 21 (23, 24)”
Skill Level : Intermediate.
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Needles: US 8 (5mm) and US 10 (6mm) or size to obtain gauge.
Other Materials: removable markers or scrap yarn. 6 Buttons.
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Designed with Seacolors by Pat Roinestad, Updated for hand knitting by Linda Fisher
This easy Roll Neck knit is designed to showcase the fabulous Solar dyed yarn colors and is great to start (and finish!) while on vacation here in Maine. Options to make long as a tunic or short and boxy, side seams can be done with or without side vents. Pop in some color for stripes or accent finish. Includes waterfall cables too.
Sizes: XS (S, M, L) Shown in L with waterfall on front body.
Finished Measurement:
Designed with 4″ of positive ease.
Bust: with ease approx 34 (38, 42, 46)”
Length after crocheted edges:
Long version: approx 28 (28, 29,30)”.
Short version: approx 23 (23, 24, 24)”
Skill Level : Easy Beginner
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Needles: US 10 (6mm) or size to obtain gauge.
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Gauge: 14sts and 22 rows = 4″ in st st.
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Designed with Seacolors by Pat Roinstad, Updated by Linda Fisher
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Sizes: S (M, L)
Finished Measurement:
Bust: Approx. 35 (40, 44)”
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner:
Yarn: Seacolors by GetWool.com (100% wool; 4oz = approx 270 yards) 3(3,3) MC, 1(1,1) CCA 1(2,2) CCB. Need 1 additional ball of MC for COAT.
Optional 4oz of handspun or other fingering weight yarn for crochet finish.
Needles: US 10 (6mm) or size to obtain gauge.
Other Materials: Stitch markers, Removable markers, row counter, waste yarn, darning needle, optional crochet hook for finishing.
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Sizes: Small, (Medium, Large, XLarge)
Finished Measurement:
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Bust: approximately. 34 (38, 40, 42)”
Waist: 31 (34, 36.5, 39)”
Length: approximately 19 (20, 20.25, 21)” before crochet edging.
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Needles: US 10 (6mm) or size to obtain gauge.
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Sizes: Small, (Medium, Large, XL)
Finished Measurement:
Designed to be worn with ~ 4″ of positive ease
Bust: approximately. 36 (40, 44, 46)”
To Fit: 32 (36, 40, 42)
Length: Short approximately 24.5 (25, 27, 28)”
Long approximately 27.5 (28, 31, 33)”
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Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL)
Finished Measurement:
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Bust: with ease approx 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)”
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Needles: US 10 (6mm) or size to obtain gauge.
Other Materials: Waste yarn, darning needle, and optional row counter.
Gauge: 14sts and 22 rows = 4″ in st st.
Take time to save time and check your gauge.
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This Color block cardigan decreases to hug the waist, The textured borders and hip vents flatter your silhouette. Cables on the long cuff elongate the forearm reducing any flaws while picot crochet gives a feminine finish to the wrist and neck. Can be modified to have V-neck shaping.
Sizes: Small, (Medium, Large)
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Bust: approximately. 40 (43, 47)”
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