SKILLKnitting
DIFFICULTYIntermediate
SIZESExtra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Shown in Small size with approx. 6” of positive ease.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTSBust: 36¼ (40, 43¾, 47¾, 52¼) (56, 59¾, 64½, 68¼)”
Back Length from Shoulder: 22¾ (23, 23¾, 24½, 25¼) (26¼, 27½, 28¼, 28¾)”
Front Length from Shoulder: 20½ (20¾, 21½, 22½, 23) (24, 25¼, 26, 26½)”
MATERIALSUniversal Yarn Fawning (70% baby alpaca, 30% extra fine merino wool; 50g/164 yds)
• 104 Sesame – 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) (12, 13, 14, 15) balls
Needles:
Needle A: US Size 7 (4.5 mm) 32-40” circular needle and set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences) or size needed to obtain gauge
Needle B: US Size 6 (4 mm) 16” and 32-40” circular and set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences)
Needle C: US Size 5 (3.75 mm) 16” circular
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers (one unique marker to denote bor), stitch holders or waste yarn, removable stitch markers
GAUGE21 sts x 30 rows/rnds = 4" in Stockinette stitch (St st) with Ndl A, after blocking
Save time, check your gauge.
PATTERN NOTESThis sweater is knit seamlessly from the top down. It begins with the back neck and stitches are increased to the fullest width, then worked evenly to the underarms where stitches are placed on hold. Then, stitches are picked up along the increased edge for the shoulders and worked flat, separately, to create the right and left fronts. Once the correct neck depth is achieved, the fronts are joined and worked even to the underarms. Then, the front and back are joined and worked in the round to the hem, which is shaped with short rows. Stitches for the sleeves are picked up from around the armhole and worked from the top down. Finally, stitches for the collar are picked up from around the neck and worked in the round.
Note: The left and right shoulder lines do not align with the top of the shoulder, but instead lay across the shoulder blade. You will pick up the left and right front stitches along the increasing edge of the back. The back increases do not contribute to the armhole depth, but the total length of the front does. The even lengths of the back and of the front are equivalent to the total armscye circumference. A schematic of the Front and Back is included to help you visualize the instructions.
ERRATA10/10/24
This pattern has been updated to include additional notes about the construction. Additionally, we have added a second schematic to help you visualize the construction.
