The stated number of stitches don't equate to the finished measurement they put on the pattern. It was coming out far too big, so I ripped the body back to the ribs & re-knitted the smaller size. (I couldn't face re-doing the ribs too).
Here it is finished, it's Ribby Turtle Sweater from Patons Zhivago Weekend Knits book. (excuse the photographers' shadow!!)
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I'm really pleased with how this turned out, it's lovely & warm. I added 1.5" to the length & 1" to the sleeves.
I've emailed Patons about the error & they've sent me their standard 'tell her to check her tension' email, back as a reply. I'm really annoyed as I've explained the problem, even done the maths for them 104 sts at 5st per inch = 20.8" x 2 = 41.5" NOT the 39" in the pattern.
My new knit is Twist from Chic-Knits. I'm using Schoeller & Stahl Zimba Fix which is a lovely 80% wool aran weight. One of those bargainous German eBay purchases. I'm nearly up to the armholes:
I didn't give this a second look the first time I saw it, because of the fringed collar, I think. But when they added the new photos with the hood, I just had to make it.
