Knit Simple Spring/Summer 2013 #3

Design by Jeannie Chin

This hooded coverup, knit sideways from sleeve to sleeve, has a roomy pouch pocket to store essentials during an ocean stroll. The hemmed borders around the hood do more than forma clean edge; they also encase the I-cord tie.

Difficulty level

Easy

MATERIALS

Cotton Fleece by Brown Sheep Company, 3oz/100g skeins, each approx 215yd/197m (cotton/wool)

4 (5, 5, 6, 6) skeins in #CW610 nymph (blue MC)

2 (3, 3, 3, 4) skeins in#CW620 banana (yellow A)

2 (3, 3, 3, 4) skeins in #CW385 deep sea fog (gray B)

One size 5 (3.75mm) circular needle, 24/60cm long

One size 6 (4mm) circular needle, 24"/60cm long OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

2 double-pointed needles (dpn) size 6 (4mm)

SIZES

Sized for Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X. Shown in size Small.

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS

Bust 40 (45, 48, 52, 56)"/103 (114.5, 122, 132, 143.5)cm

Back length (including hem) 25 (25, 25, 25, 26)"/63.5 (63.5, 65, 65, 66)cm

Front length (including hem) 23 (23, 24, 24, 24)"/59.5 (59.5, 61, 61, 62)cm

Upper arm 18"/47cm

GAUGE

22 sts and 30 rows to 4"/10cm over rev St st using larger needle.