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SIZES: Available in 11 sizes: XXS-XS-S-M-L-XL-2XL-3XL-4XL-5XL-6XL. The sweater is designed with approximately 3-10 cm (1-4 inches) of positive ease.
Size reference: I am wearing size M and am 168 cm (5’6”) tall, with a bust circumference of 91 cm (35.75”).
YARN:
- Gray and Mint sweaters: Knit in Drops Nepal yarn (65% Wool, 35% Alpaca), /10 ply / aran , 50 g/ 75 m or 1.8 oz/ 82 yards per skein, color 500, Light Gray and 8922, Soft Mint). You will need: 9-9-10-11-12-14-14-16-16-17-18, 50 grams/ 1.8 oz skeins for your size.
- Beige sweater with a mock neck: Knit with Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino (Powder) held together with Soft Mohair (Soft Peach).
Yardage by size:
738(2XS) -738(XS)- 820(S) -900(M) -984(L)- 1148(XL) -1148(2XL) -1312(3XL) -1312(4XL) -1394(5XL) -1476(6XL) yards.
For men: Consider adding an extra skein for longer sleeves or body length, if necessary.
Alternatively, I carefully curated a free guide with 28 aran weight yarns you can use for this project.
NEEDLES:
- For neck, cuff, and body ribbing: 4.5 mm (US 7) in the following lengths: 40 cm (16 inches), and 80 or 100 cm (31 or 40 inches).
- For yoke, body, and sleeves: 5.5 mm (US 9) in the following lengths: 40 cm (16 inches), and 80 or 100 cm (31 or 40 inches).
Alternatively, you can use the Magic Loop technique and work with one needle length of 80-100 cm (31-40 inches).
GAUGE:
16 sts x 22 rows in a 10x10 cm (4x4 inches) piece in Stockinette stitch (after blocking).
TAPESTRY NEEDLE.
Used to slip the sleeve stitches onto scrap yarn and to weave in ends.
STITCH MARKERS: 8 pcs.
PATTERN. Instant download PDF file in both cm and inches.
