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Country Classic Hooded Sweatshirt
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Country Classic Hooded Sweatshirt
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick®
Pattern #: 30037
This easy-to-knit sweatshirt in Wool-Ease Thick & Quick is perfect for a fast and fun project. In sizes S(M,L,1X). Requires 6 (7,8,9) balls of Pewter #152.
SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X Finished Chest Measurement 40 (44, 48, 52) inches
Length 23, (23, 25, 25)inches Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
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Country Classic Hooded Sweatshirt
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick®
GAUGE:
Please see the gauge in the downloadable pattern. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
NOTES:
Please note that this pattern is available exclusively as a PDF. Click the "download" button above the photo to open up this free pattern.
Country Classic Hooded Sweatshirt Reviewed by Diane Giombetti Clue on 2013-02-28
I used this pattern for my very first sweater knitting project. All in all, it was a great teaching piece: I learned how to increase, decrease, pick up stitches, and seam pieces together. However, as the pattern is written, you end up with a ridiculously huge hood that looks like something more appropriate for a Benedictine monk's habit! I ripped the entire hood out and knit it to only 8 inches instead of the 14 inches the pattern called for. Even at 8 inches it's still ample. And the hood has a Smurf-like point on it. Since I'm only a beginner, I couldn't figure out how to change the hood from round to pointed. That said, the fit was great - I made a Small following the pattern and it fits like a dream. This is a snug fit. Also, as the photo shows, the sweater is a cropped waist - so if you want something longer, just knit more before beginning the decreases for the raglan sleeves. I used Peruvia Thick instead of Lion Brand yarn. I would definitely make this sweater again but would find an experienced knitter to help me fix the hood issues noted above.
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