Forsyth
Forsyth
Forsyth is a sweet and simple matching pullover and shorts set.
Pullover is worked top down in the round with short rows at the neck and raglan increases. Split hems are worked in garter stitch.
Shorts are worked from the waist down in the round, with short row shaping at the waist, and enclosed elastic waistband. Additional stitches are cast on between the legs to work them one at a time. Garter edging and split hems.
Pullover:
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: (36, 40¼, 44) [48, 52¼, 56, 60¼] {64, 68¼, 72}" / (91.5, 102, 112) [122, 132.5, 142, 153] {162.5, 173.5, 183} cm
Length: (22, 22½, 23) [23½, 24, 24½, 25] {25½, 26, 26}" / (56, 57, 58.5) [59.5, 61, 62, 63.5] {65, 66, 66} cm (measured down from back neck)
Shown in size 44" / 112 cm. Recommended ease: Approximately 2–4" / 5–10 cm positive ease
YARN
BERROCO SPREE (50 grs): (7, 8, 9) [10, 11, 12, 13] {14, 15, 16} balls #9407 Chili
NEEDLES and NOTIONS
16" / 40 cm and 32" / 80 cm circular needles, sizes 3 / 3.25 mm and 5 / 3.75 mm or size to obtain gauge
1 set each double-pointed needles, or preferred needles for working small circumferences, sizes 3 / 3.25 mm and 5 / 3.75 mm
4 stitch markers, 1 a different color for BOR
Waste yarn to hold stitches
GAUGE
22 sts and 30 rnds = 4" / 10 cm in St st on larger needles
Shorts:
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Waist Circumference: (24, 27, 31¼) [35, 37¾, 42¼, 45] {47¼, 50¼, 53¾}" / (61, 68.5, 79.5) [89, 96, 107.5, 114.5] {120, 127.5, 136.5} cm
Hip Circumference: (37, 40, 44¼) [48, 52¼, 56¾, 61] {64¾, 67¾, 71¼}" / (94, 101.5, 112.5) [122, 132.5, 144, 155] {164.5, 172, 181} cm
Length: (15¼, 15¼, 15¾) [15¾, 16¼, 16¼, 17¼] {17¾, 18¼, 18¼}" / (38.5, 38.5, 40) [40, 41.5, 41.5, 44] {45, 46.5, 46.5} cm
Shown in size 35" / 89 cm waist.
Recommended ease: Approximately 0–4" / 0–10 cm positive ease at waist. Chose a size that is close to your waist size, then use waistband elastic to adjust fit.
YARN
BERROCO SPREE (50 grs): (4, 4, 5) [5, 6, 7, 7] {8, 9, 9} balls #94112 Coral
NEEDLES and NOTIONS
16" / 40 cm and 24" / 60 cm circular needles, sizes 3 / 3.25 mm and 5 / 3.75 mm or size to obtain gauge
Optional: 32" / 80 cm circular needle, size 5 / 3.75 mm
Stitch markers (1 a different color for BOR)
Tapestry needle
Waste yarn to hold sts
1–2 yards 2" / 5 cm wide elastic
1 extra large safety pin for threading the elastic
Sewing needle and thread
GAUGE
22 sts and 30 rnds = 4" / 10 cm in St st using larger needle
- Yarns Used:Berroco Spree™
- Designer:Åsa Buchta
- Skill Level:Intermediate
- Craft:Knit
- Project Type:Women's Clothing