"Chelsea Morning" Sweater

Known for its artist scene in the 1950’s and 60’s, the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City. A meeting ground for Abstract Expressionists, Pop Artists, musicians;

a neighborhood of landmarks for New York’s art scene.

Wear your “Chelsea Morning” sweater with denim, capris, a skirt, or leggings and embody the effortless New York chic that is

...timeless.

SIZES

XS, (S, M, L) [1X, 2X, 3X, 4X]

CONSTRUCTION

Knit seamlessly from the top down. Drop shoulder for sizes XS-M, modified drop shoulder for all other sizes. Includes short row shoulder shaping and waist shaping.

YARN

worsted weight / wool or wool blends

Yards: 830 (950, 1065, 1170) [1265, 1335, 1420, 1485] yards

Meters: 760 (870, 975, 1070) [1155, 1220, 1300, 1360] meters

NEEDLES

♥ Main Fabric: Needle A: US 8

A.1: 24-40” circular (use a comfortable length for your size, increase as needed)

A.2: preferred method for small circumference (use 32“ circular for magic loop, or DPNs)

♥ Ribbing: Needle B: US 6

Same as for Needle A.

Use size needed to obtain gauge, two sizes smaller for ribbing.

NOTIONS

♥ stitch markers, locking stitch markers

♥ scrap yarn or stitch holders

♥ tapestry needle

♥ chenille needle #18 for weaving ends

DIFFICULTY: 2/5