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Kids cable pattern sweater

Pattern ID: Emu 6162
Wool brand: Scotch, Double Crepe, Romany, Bri-Nylon, Courtelle, Triple Knit
Yarn quantity: 9-17 (1 oz balls) DK;
7-12 (2oz? balls) tripleknit
Sizes: to fit 24 - 34 inch chest (6 sizes).

Wool weight: DK or Aran-like
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm for DK;
4mm and 5mm for Tripleknit.
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 24 rows tripleknit;
22sts x32 rows in DK over stocking stitch

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Traditional cabled sweaters in a choice of yarn weight. The pattern is pretty well-worn with creasing, small tears, sellotape and marks - but this does not affect the instructions. "Tripleknit" is a worsted or aran weight yarn (between a DK and a bulkier yarn) which appeared in all the main manufacturers product lines in the 1960s; although more or less a worsted weight it did not seem to become popular enough to gain the traction in the UK to replace double knitting as the standard yarn.
[I really like the model pose here. The lad really does look like he is taking care of his cute little sister.]

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This entry is tagged: cable, child, chunky, double knitting, kids, pockets, raglan, sweater, textured, V-neck