Ginny

*My Grandma Ginny taught me to knit when I was 9 years old. She is the reason I get to do what I love every single day. Her loss in 2018 was great, but the sorrow can’t stand up to the 35 years of joy she brought to my life and the gift of craft that she so generously shared with me. This sweater was designed in her memory, and I know she would have worn it proudly.* **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9) #sizeinclusive **FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE** Worn open: 35 (39, 43, 47, 51)(55, 59, 63, 67)”/89 (99, 109, 119.5, 129.5)(140, 150, 160, 170) cm Worn closed: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48)(52, 56, 60, 64)”/81 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122)(132, 142, 152.5, 162.5) cm *Recommended ease is 2-6”/5-15 cm; sample is shown in Size 2 on a 34” bust.* **YARN REQUIREMENTS** DK (100g/250 yds/228 m) - See NOTES (pg. 3) if substituting yarn. 448 (492, 534, 587, 630)(689, 738, 800, 840) g 1121 (1230, 1335, 1467, 1575)(1721, 1845, 2000, 2100) yds 1025 (1125, 1220, 1341, 1440)(1574, 1687, 1829, 1921) m *Due to the nature of the airy, woolen spun yarn used in this pattern, I noticed that testers using a worsted spun yarn ended up needing more yardage. If you choose to substitute a worsted spun yarn, you may need more yarn to finish your sweater. I recommend purchasing at least 1 extra skein. * **SUGGESTED YARN** Harrisville Nightshades (100 g/250 yds/228 m) 5 (5, 6, 6, 7)(7, 8, 8, 9) skeins Last Call **SUGGESTED NEEDLES** Main Fabric: US 6/4 mm – 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circum. knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs) Ribbing & Collar: US 5/3.75 mm - 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circum. knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs). *(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge. Go down 1 needle size for the ribbing/collar.)* **NOTIONS** Stitch markers (8), locking stitch markers (8), tapestry needle, scissors, waste yarn or stitch holders **GAUGE** 19.75 sts & 29 rows = 4”/10 cm on larger needles. *Measured over stockinette stitch worked flat after blocking.* **TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN** Knitting Purling Seed stitch Increasing Decreasing Raglan shaping Ribbing Garter Stitch Short Rows Picking up stitches Slipping stitches Double knitting Kitchener Stitch Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off