Oregon Trail

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The Oregon Trail was a 2,170-mile wagon route to the west used by about 400,000 settlers and their families. It crossed prairies, rivers, and mountain ranges and was fraught with hardship. The wagon wheel ruts are still visible in many places today.

Easy cables, lace and texture all in one relaxed sweater depicting aspects of the Oregon Trail. The cable and lace detail at the raglan seams (on both front and back) extends down into the body and meets at the sides.

Optional periodic rounds of purl stitches add texture to the body. Sleeves are worked straight in stockinette stitch and flow into long ribbed cuffs.

The neckline is wide and raised in the back with short rows. Options are included for 2x2 ribbed funnel or cowl neckline and hem and cuffs are finished in 2x2 ribbing. Short rows add a bit of length to the back for more comfortable wearing.

Construction is top-down and seamless so it can be tried on for fit as you go and for the length you desire.

Sizing is unisex and inclusive with intended ease of 6-8 inches / 15-20 cm at chest.

This pattern has been professionally tech-edited and tested. Instructions are written and charted.

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SIZES
XS(S, M, L, XL)(2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 34(38, 42, 46, 50)(54, 58, 62, 66) inches / 86.5(96.5, 106.5, 117, 127)(137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5) cm

Choose a size that is 6-8 inches / 15-20 cm larger than your chest measurement.

RECOMMENDED YARN
Miss Babs Kunlun (70% Merino wool, 15% cashmere, 15% silk); 280 yds (255 m)/4.4 oz (125g) shown in color Together.

(Miss Babs Killington is also a good choice as shown in color White Peppercorn and each skein is 700 yards!)

Lamb Good Fiber Tweed DK (85% superwash Merino wool, 15% donegal nep); 231 yds (211 m)/3.5 oz (100g).

ESTIMATED YARN REQUIRED
1146(1308, 1488, 1685, 1863)(2077, 2348, 2653, 2998) yds / 1043(1190, 1354, 1533, 1695)(1890, 2137, 2414, 2728) m.

Yardage will vary depending on gauge, options chosen, and specific yarn used.

RECOMMENDED NEEDLES
Larger – US 5 (3.75 mm) 16” / 40 cm and 29-32” / 70-80 cm circular, and set of DPNs (or use your preferred method of circular knitting for sleeves)

Medium – US 4 (3.5 mm) 16” / 40 cm and 29-32” / 70-80 cm circular

Smaller – US 3 (3.25 mm) 16” / 40 cm and 29-32” / 70-80 cm circular

Adjust needle sizes as necessary to obtain correct gauge.

GAUGE
22 sts / 28 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette on larger needle

NOTIONS
Waste yarn or 2 stitch holders, cable needle, yarn needle, 10 stitch markers.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL AND SKILLS USED
Advanced Beginner Knitter

Skills Used: Basic stitches, decreases, increases, basic cables, yarnovers, German Short Rows.

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