Pattern - Sweater - Tweedy Sweater - 2603
Pattern #2603 Chest/Bust: 42-44” (form fit 44”) ONLY (107-112 cm (form fit 104 cm) ONLY)
Tweedy Merino or any Light DK weight yarn (as long as you get close to gauge).
Materials:
NOTE: Tweedy Merino is a Light DK weight yarn, normally I work this yarn on US Size 6 (4mm). I wanted this sweater to be tighter.
MAIN COLOR:
MC - 6 skeins Tweedy Merino - each skein approx. 232 yards (212m)/ 3.5 oz (100g)
I used approx. 1300 yards (1200 m) for the main color.
I needed the last skein for the last 6-7” of the second sleeve, plus the ICord collar.
CONTRASTING COLORS: I used 3, you can use any number you prefer.
CC1 - White I used approx. 60 yards (55m).
CC2 - Wine I used approx. 100 yards (92m).
CC3 - Amber I used approx. 20 yards (18m).
US Size 1.5 (2.5mm) & US Size 2.5 (3mm) DP (double pointed) Knitting Needles. for sleeves.
NOTE: I use my flyers or 1 or 2 x US Size 2.5 (3mm) 16” (40cm) circular needles for the sleeves.
I knit tighter when I work the sleeves. If you have the same issue you may wish to use a larger needle size for the sleeves.
US Size 1.5 (2.5mm) Circular Knitting Needle - 16” (40 cm) length for the collar & 24” (60 cm) or 32” (80 cm) for bottom edge border.
US Size 2.5 (3mm) Circular Knitting Needle - 24” (60 cm) length for the body,16” (40 cm) to cast on for collar if you decide to work the continental Cast On method, 32” (80 cm) & 40” (100 cm) & 60” (150 cm)
for the yoke - YOU MUST USE 60” (150cm) for the design or it is not going to lay flat.
NOTE: Use multiple circular needles, If you do not have the right length.
2 Stitch holders, Waste Yarn x 2 (enough to cast on 12 sts for under arms), Markers.
Gauge: BEFORE WASH: 5 3/4 sts/1” & 7 1/2 rounds/1” on US Size 2.5 (3mm) Knitting Needle in stockinette. AFTER WASH: 5 3/4 sts/1” & 7 1/2 rounds/1”. Check your gauge before knitting.
Pattern: Instructions are for chest size 42-44” (107-112 cm) ONLY with a 1-2” (2 1/2 - 5cm) extra room.
Length: Center front 23 1/2” (60 cm) & center back 24 1/2” (62 cm). Upper arms 16” (41 cm).
Cuffs 6” (15 cm). Sleeve length 18” (46 cm). Bottom edge of body to under arms 14” (36 cm). Under arm to center front collar edge 9 1/2” (24 cm).
Sweater is seamless worked top down. ICord collar, bottom of body and sleeves are optional.
You will need extra skeins, if you plan on increasing the size of this Tweedy Sweater.
Sweater Measurements - see last photo for "key":
A 42-44”
B 23 1/2"
C 24 1/2"
D 14”
E 18”
F” 16”
G 6”
Techniques: Cast On, Bind Off, Knit, Purl, Knit 2 together, Knit 2 together through back loops, Icord Optional, Short rows.
This Link shows you how to avoid those long floats on the back of your work, when you are working stranded work - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajppfcE_HAA
NOTE: The order of how you carry the yarns is important. Always keep your Background Color on top of your Contrasting Color. This way your Contrasting Color will be the dominant color. Your pattern will stand out.
This pattern is a digital download.
