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The Sweetgrass sweater is an oversized sweater with a modern look with cable details. The dropped shoulder construction gives it exceptional comfort and an all-purpose fit. For an even more chic result, use two strands of suri or mohair like the model.
SIZE GUIDE
The Sweetgrass sweater is constructed to have approximately 25-30 cm 10-12 inches of positive ease, which is 25-30 cm 10-12 inches wider than the circumference of your bust. If you have a chest that is larger than your upper bust, I advise you to use the circumference of your upper bust for this model, due to the very great positive ease.
Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL are therefore designed for a bust circonference of 81 (91) 99 (109) 116 (124) 134 (142) 153 cm 32 (36) 39 (43) 46 (49) 53 (56) 60 inches, for a completed project with a circumference of 106 (114) 122 (131) 139 (147) 155 (163) 172 cm 42-1/2 (46) 49 (52) 55-1/2 (59) 62 (65) 68-1/2 inches.
If you are between sizes, I recommend sizing up if you want an oversized look.
The model in the photo is wearing a size S for a bust measurement of 81cm - 32 inches, knitted with Linen Quill in Peachy Pink and Midnatssol in colors 9514 and 9516. in version 1, and in Frise et Bouclette DK in naturel color for version 2.
SWEATER CONSTRUCTION
The first step will be to construct the back of the sweater, we will start by casting on the number of stitches for the upper back and then knit flat, in a pattern, while creating short rows to create a trapezoidal shape. After putting the back stitches on hold, we will then pick up the left and right shoulder stitches by making increases for the collar. The two shoulders will then be joined, flat. Then, the front will be knitted flat. The last step of the yoke will be to join the front to the back. The body will be knitted in the round, in a pattern, with ribbing at the bottom. The collar is then knitted in the round, in ribbing, then the sleeve stitches are picked up at the armholes and knitted in the round in pattern, with ribbing at the bottom.
SIZES: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
BUST CIRCUMFERENCE: 106 (114) 122 (131) 139 (147) 155 (163) 172 cm 42-1/2 (46) 49 (52) 55-1/2 (59) 62 (65) 68-1/2 inches
SWEATER LENGTH 60 (61) 61 (63) 67 (70) 71 (73) 74cm 23-3/4 ( 24-1/4) 24-3/4 (25) 27 (27-3/4) 28-1/4 (29) 29-1/2 inches for the long version or 49 (51) 52 (54) 57 (59) 61 (62) 63 cm 19-3/4 (20-1/4) 20-3/4 (21-1/2) 23 (23-3/4) 24-1/4 (25 ) 25-1/2 inches for the short version.
GAUGE: 22 stitches x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches in pattern after blocking knitted in the round and flat, with 4mm needles.
NEEDLES: 4 mm US6 / 3.25mm US3 30, 80 OR 100 cm 12, 32 OU 40 inches.
MATERIAL: Version 1: Linen quill from Purl Soho, fingering and two strands of CaMaRose – Midnatssol, lace: 250 (300) 300 (350) 350 (375) 400 (400) 450 g Linen Quill from Purl Soho | 439 yards (410 meters) per 100g skein AND 250 (250) 275 (275) 300 (300) 300 (325) 325g CaMaRose – Midnatssol 218yds | 200m per 25g skein. 3 strands are held together throughout the project. Version 2: 450 (475) 525 (550) 575 (600) 625 (650) 675 g of Frise et bouclette DK from Les Brebis du Beaurivage 275 m by 110g.
ACCESSORIES: Yarn needle, stitch markers and bulb-style stitch markers (that open and close).
Other options: Fingering weight yarn triple strand with two strands of mohair, or a heavy DK weight yarn which gets the gauge or a fingering yarn double strand with a strand of suri or approx. 1150 (1250) 1350 (1425) 1550 (1600) 1725 (1850) 1975 meters of yarn. Note that yardage may vary with a choice of non-rustic DK wool. If you use several strands of wool, the yardage is applicable to each strand.
SIZE 4XL AND 5XL HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED, PLEASE CONTACT ME IF THIS IS YOUR SIZE :)
Techniques used: German short rows, slipped stitch cable technique, increases, centered double decrease.
Note: This pattern does not include row-by-row instructions for the short row section. You must be able to read your knitting. An explanatory video is provided.