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Man's textured crew neck sweater

Pattern ID: Pennine 305
Wool brand: Pennine Airvel
Yarn quantity: 14-16 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 38-44 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 5mm, and 4mm
Tension (10cm): 20sts on 5mm needles

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sixties rib design for men. This seems to be a mock rib pattern - every row is knitted but there are some wool forwards and passing over on every alternate row which seems to produce a pleasing effect.