Description
ABOUT THE PATTERN
The Glitch Sweater is worked top down. First, circular yoke is worked, starting with short rows to raise the back, at the same time working and continuing circular increases; finished with raglan increases. Then stitches are separated for the body and sleeves, which are worked and finished with colorwork hem and invisible (Italian) bind off. Lastly, stitches are picked up for a folded collar, which is worked and sewn to the original CO edge.
SIZE
XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
Sizes above correspond with the following chest measurements:
70-80 (80-90, 90- 100, 100-110) (110-120, 120-130, 130-140, 140-150) cm.
Sample photos (brown/blue): size S / 161 cm tall / Chest circumference: 83 cm.
MEASUREMENTS
Glitch sweater is designed to have approximately 15% of positive ease.
Meaning sweater is 15% wider than the bust its intended for and ease in cm is different for each size.
Measurements of the finished sweater are given in the pattern size guide.
YARN AND MATERIALS
Approx. 200 (250, 250, 300) (300, 350, 400, 400) g of Karisma or Lima from DROPS design 50 g = 100 m / 109 yds of each color. In total: 400 (500, 500, 600) (600, 700, 800, 800) g.
Circular needles 4 mm (80 cm or 100 cm)
Circular needles 3.5 mm (40 cm or 100 cm for magic loop)
Removable stitch markers
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
Post blocked gauge: 20 stitches x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch on needle size 4 mm.
Make a swatch to achieve the same gauge as indicated above. Needle size is only a guide. If you get too many stitches on 10 cm = 4”, change to a larger needle size. If you get too few stitches on 10 cm = 4”, change to a smaller needle size.
Wash and block your swatch.
STITCHES & TECHNIQUES
Long tail Cast-On
German short rows
Increases (m1r, m1l)
Decreases (k2tog, ssk improved)
Picking up stitches
Stranded colorwork
2by2 rib stitch
Italian Bind off
DIFFICULTY
Intermediate
LANGUAGE
English
This pattern is digital. You can download it after payment and/or access it by logging into My Account – Downloads.
If you have any question related to the pattern, feel free to reach out via email at simona@lowkeyboldknit.com – on weekdays!
Instagram photo credits: red/white – handmadeby.karoline, green – puri.srt
