Dirty Bertie
TEST KNIT
Dirty Bertie is a striped, garter stitch raglan featuring a double tie-closure neckline and contrast trim.
Construction
This raglan sweater is top down, and begins with knitting two flat pieces which are then continued in-the round.
Sizes
Chest measurements: (30, 34, 38, 42, | 46, 48, 52, 56, 62)
Approx. 2” ease allover
Schematic
Finished Garment Measurements:
A. Chest Circumference (30, 34, 38, 42, | 46, 48, 52, 56, 62)
B. Neckline to Hem (18, 19, 19.75, | 20.25, 20.5, 21, 21.5, 21.5, 21.75)
C. Lower Edge Circumference (36, 39, 41.5, | 46, 50, 53, 57, 60, 65)
D. Underarm to Hem (9.75, 10, 10.25, 10.5, | 10.125, 9.875, 9.625, 9.5, 9.125)
E. Upper Arm Circumference (10.75, 10.75, 11.5, 14.5, | 17.25, 19.5, 19.5, 21.75, 22.5)
F. Cuff Circumference (10, 10, 10, 12, | 14, 14, 16, 16, 16) before rib, (6, 6, 6, 8, | 10, 10, 12, 12, 12) after rib
G. Underarm to Cuff (17, 18.5, 19, 19.25, | 19.25, 19.25, 19.25, 19.75, 20.25)
H. Neck Opening* (13, 13, 15, 15, | 17, 17, 19, 19, 21)
I. Raglan Depth (8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, | 10.5, 11, 12, 12, 12.5)
Sizing of Sample: 16” / 36” circ
*Neckline does not need to be pulled over the head due to the ties. For all sizes, the neckline is not stretchy and ties will need to be untied to put it on.
Materials
Needles
- Size 8 US (5.00 mm) with cable (Main Needles)
- Size 6 US with cable (Smaller Needles)
Tools
- Tapestry Needle
- 8 removable stitchmarkers plus 1 unique marker for BOR
Yardage
Colors x Quantity
Body Yarn: per Colorway
Yards (134, 152, 170, 188, | 206, 215, 233, 251, 277)
Meters (123, 139, 155, 172, | 188, 196, 213, 229, 254)
Grams (56, 63, 71, 78, | 86, 89, 97, 104, 116)
Trim Yarn
Yards (78, 88, 100, 113, | 128, 145, 164, 185, 209)
Meters (71, 80, 91, 103, | 117, 133, 150, 169, 191)
Grams (39, 44, 50, 56.5, | 64, 72.5, 82, 92.5, 104.5)Total Yardage for Body and Trim:
Yards (882, 1000, 1120, 1241, | 1364, 1435, 1562, 1691, 1871)
Meters (809, 914, 1021, 1135, | 1245, 1309, 1428, 1543, 1715)
Grams (375, 422, 476, 524.5, | 580, 606.5, 664, 716.5, 800.5)