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Cable Cricket sweater I

Pattern ID: Hayfield 714
Wool brand: Nortex DK

Yarn quantity: 24-26 (1 oz? balls)
plus 2 contrast

Sizes: to fit 36 - 42 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4 and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 30sts x 34rows over pattern

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
- check "prices" section for more information)

Description: Man's cricket sweater with non-traditional travelling wave pattern instead of crossed cables. Some creasing with wear at edges plus row markings inside which do not affect the pattern instructions (note that I have cleaned up the photo removing the crease marks so you can better appreciate the charm of the pattern).