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Jay Sweater

Jay Sweater

by Rachel Brockman

Craft

Knitting

Difficulty

Beginner

3.4/5 (159 votes)

Yarn Weight

Dk

Hook Size

US 5 - 3.75 mm, US 6 - 4.0 mm, US 7 - 4.5 mm

Yardage

815 – 2175 yards

Gauge

23 sts × 30 rows / 4 in

More details

Type

Sweater, Wearables

Designer

Rachel Brockman

Published

June 2019

Languages

EN

Sizes

XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X), see notes

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About This Pattern

PATTERN NOTES Named after forest-dwelling jays, this slightly cropped sweater subtly nods to the patterning on their plumage. From scrub jays to blue jays, I’ve always admired the confidence and...

Techniques & Features

Pattern Instructions

charthas schematic

Design Elements

circular yoke

Fabric Characteristics

ribbed / ribbing

Construction

top downseamlessworked in the round

Colorwork

stranded
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