Description
ABOUT THE PATTERN
The Mad Stripes Sweater is worked from the top down on circular needles. First work the back, then the shoulders, then the front.
The body is worked back and forth, and the sleeves are worked in the round. Rib edges are worked along the neckline, the body and sleeves.
The Mad Stripes Sweater is a light and airy design with wide sleeves.
SIZES
S/M (L/XL) 2XL/3XL (4XL/5XL)
Sizes above correspond with the following chest measurements :
82/94 (94/110) 110/126 (126/142) cm
Measure your own chest circumference to determine which size will fit you the best.
MEASUREMENTS
The Mad Stripes Sweater is designed to have approximately 15 cm of positive ease measured under armpit. Meaning the fit should be 15 cm larger in circumference than your actual bust measurements.
The pattern concludes with a diagram showcasing the specified measurements.
Photos above: Sarah is wearing size S/M – she is 158 cm tall – her chest circumference is 80 cm
YARNS AND MATERIALS
Approx. 150 (150) 175 (175) g of leftover yarn. I mainly used KidSilk Mohair from Mayflower to knit the sweater in the pictures above (25g = 195 m).
Circular needles 3.5 mm 80 & 100 cm
Circular needles 7 mm 80 cm
Crochet Hook 6 mm (to pick up stitches along the armhole edges)
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
13 stitches x 14 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch on needle size 7 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.
STITCHES AND TECHNIQUES
Long Tail Cast-On
Multi Strand Knitting
Stockinette Stitch (back and forth / in the round)
Pick up and knit stitches
Increases / Decreases
1×1 rib stitch in the round
Backward Loop Method
Classic Bind-Off
Tubular Bind-Off
Folded Collar bind-Off
DIFFICULTY
Intermediate
LANGUAGE
English
French
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 contact@lepullstudio.com – on weekdays!
THIS PRODUCT IS AS DIGITAL PATTERN. IT IS NOT AN ALREADY KNITTED GARMENT, NO PATTERN REFUND WILL BE MADE.
