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Classic school V-neck sweater II

Pattern ID: Sirdar 4243
Wool brand: Wash'n'Wear DK or 4-ply, Color Mate DK, Fontein Crepe 4 ply.
Yarn quantity: 7-10 (50g balls) DK; 13-16 (1 oz or 25g balls) 4 ply.
Sizes: to fit 32 - 36 inch chest (3 sizes).

Wool weight: DK or 4 ply versions
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm for DK;
2¾ and
3¼mm for 4 ply.
Tension (10cm): 24sts in DK; 30sts in 4 ply

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional school jumper in choice of yarn weight. The pattern has some creasing as seen in the photo, but this does not affect the instructions.
(Yes, he is doing chemistry with some unlikely concentration of a famously colourful chemical).