Acer, Acer, Acer

Introducing Acer, with big thanks to Megan for test knitting.

Inspired by the green Peace Fleece yarn as well as the charming wooden buttons, I named Acer for the noble maple tree. It is the perfect sweater for a walk in the woods on an autumn day, sitting fireside after an afternoon of playing in the snow, or sitting in a café enjoying good company.

Worked from the top down, the neck edge and button bands are knit in one piece with the body leaving minimal finishing. Waist shaping is added for a flattering fit. The simple lines of Acer will show your favorite yarn and buttons off beautifully.

SIZE XXS [XS, S, M, L, XL, 1XL, 2XL, 3XL]

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Chest: 30[33.5, 37, 40, 42.25, 44.25, 46.25, 48.25, 50.25] inches

MATERIALS Peace Fleece Worsted Weight [70% Merino Wool / 30% Mohair, Approximately 200yd/183m per 100g /4oz.ball]; color: Shaba Green; 4[4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7] balls

Needles: US #9/5.5mm 32” circular needles (or size to get gauge), US #9/5.5mm DPNs (or size to get gauge) or the 32” circular from above may be used with the magic loop method

Scrap Yarn

6 Stitch markers, 2 in one color, 4 in another (stitch markers A & B)

Tapestry needle

6(6, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7) buttons.

GAUGE 16 sts / 25 rows = 4 (10 cm) inches in stockinette stitch

Price $6.00 US

Comments

[melissa]

Of course I immediately bought the pattern. Will you mail it? Doesn't look like there is a download. Thanks.

[melissa]

Whoops. Just went to your pattern store and read that you will email the link.

[Amanda]

Sorry, I just got a little confused. Was there supposed to be a download link right after purchase or is it emailed?

[margene]

Now I don't know whether to start this in January or February!! Love it even more than the preview.

[Pat]

Just bought it - I love the simple lines and "no finishing" - won't start until January, but I had to have it now :-)
Now to go dig through the stash....

[melissa]

Just sewed the last buttons on my Acer knit of a lovely, blue Peace Fleece. I love it and am sure I will wear it a lot. Would like to knit it again with a slightly less-wide neckline. I know nothing about design--could I start with slightly fewer stitches than called for in the pattern and increase using the same method until I "caught up" with the pattern?

Thanks so much for the fun pattern.

[Dianne King]

Hi, Kristen - I bought Acer and it's lovely, but I'm having a problem with the increases. It seems that as you approach your Marker B you need to purl the previous M1 even though it presents as a knit stitch, then M1 K1, slip marker, K1 Ml. Then you should continue on with rib pattern, but there are 2 stitches there, a knit and a purl, before the ribbing starts again. Am I mistaken, or should I just K1, P1, then start the ribbing pattern again?