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Family cabled polo-necks - plus hat

Pattern ID: Emu 4601
Wool brand: Scotch Superwash, Courtelle, Superlite Bri-Nylon, Calypso Double Crepe, Tricel Nylon, Apollo "72"
Yarn quantity: 10-15 (40g balls) DK;
12-19 (50g balls) Apollo;
plus 2 balls for the hat

Sizes: 28-44 inch chest [9 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting or Chunky
Needle size: 4mm, and 3¼mm for DK;
5½mm and 4½mm mm for Apollo yarn

Tension (10cm): 22sts for DK;
16sts for Apollo yarn

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
- check "prices" section for more information)

Description: Man's or woman's cabled sweater with pom-pom hat. There are separate instructions for DK and for "Apollo 72", as the latter seems to be a chunky weight yarn.
The pattern is in fairly good condition, with light creasing affecting the photo.