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Diamond Patch Sweater #1
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ANY SIZE--ANY GAUGE
Description: Mitered diamonds create a graceful sweater, flattering to all figures. Sweater size is based on the size of one diamond. Looks complicated, but is simple to knit. Make this sweater in any size, following instructions in pattern.
Suggested Yarns: Suitable yarns include bamboo, cotton, silk, and blends of these fibers. Looks best at 4 to 6 stitches per inch (measured over stockinette stitch) on appropriately sized needles.FEZA'S CAYENNE(COTTON, ACRYLIC, NYLON), FESTIVAL(ACRYLIC, MOHAIR ,METALLIC), JEWEL(ACRYLIC, METALLLIC), NIRVANA(BAMBOO), or SHINE (COTTON) WOULD WORK WELL. Shown above in a cotton/rayon yarn from long ago. Choose a yarn that drapes nicely for best results.
Yardage: in worsted weight yarn (5 sts/1" measured over stockinette)
for finished garment bust 34"-650 yds; 36"-700 yds; 38"-750 yds; 40"-800 yds; 42"-850 yds; 44"-950 yds; 46"-1050 yds; 48"-1100 yds; 50"-1150 yds; 52"-1250 yds; 54"-1300 yds; 56"-1350 yds; 58"-1400 yds; 60"-1450 yds; 62"-1500 yds; 64"-1550 yds
For finished garment bust measurement (at 5 sts/inch):
3 balls for 32-36"; 4 balls for 38-44";
5 balls for 46-52"; 6 balls for 54-62"; 7 balls for 64"
(Note: for longer sleeves on sizes 36, 44, 52, or 62,
purchase one more skein
Size is finished garment bust measurement.
Needles: US #5 to 9
or size needed to match gauge
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4 sts/in
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5 sts/in
approx yds
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5.5 sts/in
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| 34"
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550 yds
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650 yds
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800 yds
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| 36"
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600 yds
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700 yds
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850 yds
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| 38"
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650 yds
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750 yds
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900 yds
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| 40"
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700 yds
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800 yds
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950 yds
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| 42"
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750 yds
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850 yds
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1000 yds
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| 44"
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850 yds
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950 yds
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1100 yds
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| 46"
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900 yds
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1050 yds
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1150 yds
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| 48"
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950 yds
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1100 yds
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1250 yds
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| 50"
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1000 yds
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1150 yds
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1300 yds
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| 52"
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1050 yds
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1250 yds
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1400 yds
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| 54"
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1100 yds
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1300 yds
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1450 yds
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| 56"
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1150 yds
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1350 yds
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1500 yds
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| 58"
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1200 yds
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1400 yds
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1550 yds
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| 60"
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1250 yds
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1450 yds
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1600 yds
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| 62"
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1300 yds
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1500 yds
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1650 yds
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| 64"
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1350 yds
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1550 yds
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1700 yds
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