The Frankie Sweater is worked from the top down with raglan increases on the yoke. Short rows are workedalong the back of the neck to shape the neckline. The sleeves are worked in the round on double-pointedneedles or on a circular needle. The Frankie Sweater is worked with narrow stripes.
Size guide
The Frankie Sweater is designed to have approx. 20 cm [73⁄4 inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designedto be approx. 20 cm [73⁄4 inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement. The sizes XXS (XS)S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL) are designed to fit a bust circumference of 75-80 (80-85) 85-90 (90-95)95-100 (100-110) 110-120 (120-130) 130-140 (140-150) cm [291⁄2-311⁄2 (311⁄2-331⁄2) 331⁄2-351⁄2 (351⁄2-371⁄2)371⁄2-391⁄2 (391⁄2-431⁄4) 431⁄4-471⁄4 (471⁄4-511⁄4) 511⁄4-55 (55-59) inches]. The measurements for the finishedsweater can be found on the front page of the pattern (please note that these measurements only apply ifthe correct gauge is maintained throughout). Measure yourself before beginning your project, to determinewhich size will fit you the best. For example, if you measure 90 cm [351⁄2 inches] around your bust (or aroundthe widest part of your upper body) you should knit a size S. A size S sweater has a bust circumference of112 cm [44 inches] which in the given example would give you 22 cm [81⁄2 inches] of positive ease.
Sizes:
Bust circumference:
Length:
Gauge:Needles:
Materials:
XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)
102 (106) 112 (114) 118 (124) 130 (140) 150 (160) cm [401⁄4 (413⁄4) 44 (45) 461⁄2 (483⁄4) 511⁄4 (55)59 (63) inches]
51 (54) 56 (57) 59 (61) 63 (65) 68 (70) cm [20 (211⁄4) 22 (221⁄2) 231⁄4 (24) 243⁄4 (251⁄2) 263⁄4 (271⁄2)inches] (measured mid back)
20 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch on a 4 mm [US6] needleCircular needles: 4 mm [US6] / 40, 60 and 80 and/or 100 cm [16, 24 and 32 and/or 40 inches]and 3.5 mm [US4] / 80 or 100 cm [32 or 40 inches]
Double-pointed needles: 4 mm [US6] and 3.5 mm [US4]
Main color: 350 (400) 400 (450) 450 (450) 500 (500) 550 (550) g Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn(50 g = 91 m [98 yds])
Stripe color: 200 (200) 200 (250) 250 (250) 300 (300) 300 (350) g Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn(50 g = 91 m [98 yds])
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