This sweater is knit from the top down (meaning you can try it on as you go and add length to suit your own personal style!), beginning with the collar. The circular yoke is adorned with sweet little eyelets and bobbles. Once the yoke is completed, you will separate the sleeves placing them on hold while the body is finished and then the sleeves are returned to the needle, picking up stitches for the underarm for a totally seamless sweater!
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7)(8, 9, 10)
FINISHED CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE
32 (36.25, 40.25, 44.5)(48.75, 51.5, 55.75)(59.75, 64, 68.25)”
81.5 (92, 102, 113)(124, 131, 141.5)(152, 162.5, 173.5) cm
Recommended ease is + 2 - 4”/5 - 10 cm; sample is shown in Size 2 on a 32.5”/82.5 cm bust with 3.75”/9.5 cm of positive ease, she is 5’5” tall.
YARN REQUIREMENTS
These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make
Light Fingering Weight Wool (50 g/265 yds/242 m)
175 (205, 225, 246)(273, 293, 320)(350, 392, 420) g
848 (994, 1091, 1193)(1323, 1420, 1550)(1696, 1900, 2035) m
Held with 1 strand of Lace Weight Mohair (50 g/459 yds/419 m)
100 (115, 127, 139)(150, 165, 180)(197, 220, 236) g
840 (965, 1066, 1167)(1259, 1385, 1511)(1654, 1847, 1981) m
SUGGESTED YARN
For this sweater, I knew I wanted to include a soft, ethereal halo, and holding my wool yarn with this fluffy mohair did just the trick! The silk core of the mohair adds an incredible dimension,.
Botanical Yarn 4ply merino sock 75% merino, 25% nylon (199g/425 m) -
2 (3, 3, 3)(3, 4, 4)(4, 5, 5) skeins
Botanical Yarn Mohair 72% Kid Mohair/28% Silk Lace (50 g/425 m) -
2 (3, 3, 3)(3, 4, 4)(4, 5, 5) skeins
Size 9 and 10 kit has 10% inclusivity discount
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Main Fabric: US 5/3.75 mm - 16”/40 cm to 40”/100 cm circular & preferred needles for small circumference (Magic Loop or DPNs)
Ribbing: US 3/3.25 mm - 16”/40 cm circular for collar, 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm for hem & preferred needles for small circumference for cuffs.
(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge. The Ribbing needle should be 2 sizes smaller than the Main Fabric needle.)
NOTIONS
Stitch marker, small crochet hook (size E or smaller) for bobbles, waste yarn or stitch holders to hold sleeve sts and tapestry needle for Kitchener stitch and weaving in ends.
GAUGE
23 sts & 35 rows = 4”/10 cm
TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN
Twisted German Cast On
Slipping stitches
Knitting
Purling
Working in the round
Short Rows
Eyelets
Bobbles
Increasing
Decreasing
Picking up stitches
Binding Off
