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Helen

Helen

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Description

Let your knitting skills launch a thousand ships! Marvel at the timeless beauty of this boldly feminine sweater and matching hat, fittingly named for the goddess Helen. The pullover blooms into shape from the bottom up with a Sweet Violets eyelet pattern, while an extraordinary cable draws attention as it swirls up the center of the body as well as the sleeves. If you’re not interested in swatching, the hat allows you to get a taste for the pattern while learning inventive construction elements.

Photos by Nancy Rothstein

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Sizes

Slouch Hat
S (M) (L)
Finished Hat Circumference 18 (20) (22)”

Pullover
Finished Body Circumference 35 (38) (41) (45.5) (49.5)”
Finished Length 20.5 (21.25) (22) (22.5) (23)”

Gauge

4 sts/in and 5.75 rows/in = 16 sts/4″ and 23 rows/4″ in Sweet Violets
7 sts/in and 6 rows/in = 28 sts/4″ and 24 rows/4″ in Center Cable

Needles

Size 7(4.5mm) circular ndl, 16″ circular ndl (Hat), dpns, OR size to obtain gauge

Supplies

Stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holders or WY, extra needles for 3-ndl BO

Yarn

Kauri Bulky 10 ply from Zealana, 60% Fine New Zealand Merino, 30% possum, 10% silk, 40g/94 yds (85m)
Slouch Hat 2 skeins
Pullover 9 (9) (10) (11) (12) skeins

As Shown

Model Size Medium
Color Blue Pania

Techniques Used

e-wrap or backwards loop cast on

Helen Cable DetailHelen Hat DetailHelen Hat Crown StaticHelen Hat Side StaticHelen Back StaticHelen Front StaticHelen Side Static

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