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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