Zambezi

**SIZES** 1 (2, 3) **MEASUREMENTS** Chest Circumference: 104 (124, 144) cm or 41 (49, 57) inches Depth of Raglan: 21 (24, 26) cm or 8.25 (9.5, 10.25) inches to accommodate the chest circumference Total Length: 53 cm or 21 inches + 4 – 6 cm or 1.5 – 2.5 inches for the bottom band Upper Arm Circumference: 34 (44, 54) cm or 13.5 (17.25, 21.25) inches Sleeve Length measured at underarm: 38 cm or 15 inches + 6 cm or 2.5 inches for cuff. If a longer Sleeve length is desired, then work the cuff longer than specified. If it is desired to knit a longer sweater, then the stitch pattern should begin above the bottom band with one of the other patterns or stripes. Note: If the width or length of the sweater is changed, the yarn quantities specified in the pattern may change as well. Therefore, the following yarn quantities are only a recommendation. **MATERIALS** 250 (300, 350) g Isager Jensen Yarn, Color 6s = A (Background color) 100 (150, 150) g Isager Alpaca 1, Color 7s = A (Background color) 2 x 100 g Isager Merilin, Color 9s and 59s. These two colors are used randomly for B. 50 g Isager Merilin, Color 10s = C 50 g Isager Merilin, Color 1s = D Hold two strands of Merilin together while knitting. Feel free to change the colors in the pattern with inspiration from the fabrics displayed by the Museum in Harare: 200 (250, 300) g Isager Alpaca 3, Color 30 as Background color 50 g Isager Jensen Yarn in the following colors: 6s, 7s, 8s, 87, 93, 98 for the Pattern colors. **GAUGE** 20 stitches = 10 cm 24 rows = 10 cm **RECOMMENDED NEEDLE SIZE** 4.5 mm (US 7) 3.5 mm (US 4) for the bands **CONSTRUCTION** The pullover is worked from the bottom up. Begin by working the Body to the underarm location and then set the stitches aside. Then, begin the Sleeves to the length at the underarm location matching the stitch pattern of the Body at the underarm. This means that if a longer or shorter Sleeve length is desired, it must be considered before beginning the Sleeve. Then, the Sleeves are inserted into the armhole and the pullover is knitted in the round using circular needles over the Body and the Sleeves. At the same time, raglan stitches are decreased along the length of both Sleeves. When the neckline is reached, the pullover can either be worked back and forth or it can be worked in the round, which will then be stitched with reinforcement stitches and cut to the shape of the curved neckline. Lastly, a collar is worked to the desired height.