This pattern is named after the yarn because frankly, that's all there is. The simplest stockinette sweater, with very subtle waist shaping, was the best way I could think to show off a yarn that can speak entirely for itself. Of course, other yarns would work--anything drapey and soft and special will do. Worked with three inches negative ease, the sweater is comfy and good-looking to boot.
Sizes X-Small (32-34 bust), small (34-36), medium (36-38), large (38-40) (Shown in Size Small.)
Materials:
2 (2, 3, 3) Skeins Brooks Farm Ellie (800-1200 yards DK weight)
US 9 20-inch circular needle.
Tapestry needle
5 stitch markers
2 stitch holders or spare yarn
Gauge:
32 rows=4 inches
20 stitches=4 inches
Pattern:
CO 96 (96, 100, 100) sts.
Join, PM, work in garter stitch for 4 rnds, beginning with a knit rnd.
Size XS & S: (k8, m1) 12X, k to end.
Size M & L: (k12, m1) 8X, k to end.
All sizes: 108 sts on needle.
k40, PM, k14, PM, k40, PM, k14.
(K to 1st st before m, m1, k1, slm, k1, m1, k to 1st before next m, m1, k1) around.
K 1 rnd.
Repeat last 2 rnds 14, 16, 18, 20X--228 (244, 260, 276) sts. On the last round, remove all markers except the end-of-round marker .
K across back sts, place 44 (48, 52, 56) sleeve sts on holder, PM, k across front sts, place 44 (48, 52, 56) sleeve sts on holder, PM, k across back sts to end-of-rnd marker--140 (148, 156, 164) sts.
K even until piece measures 8.5 (9, 9.5, 10) inches, measured from center back.
Waist shaping:
(k to 3 sts before m, k2tog, k2, ssk) 2x.
Work 6 (8, 10, 12) rnds.
Repeat these 7 (9, 11, 13) rnds 2x more--128 (136, 144, 152) sts.
Work another 12 (14, 17, 20) rnds even.
Hip shaping:
(k to 1 st before m, m1, k2, m1) 2x.
Work 6 (8, 10, 12) rnds.
Repeat these 7 (9, 11, 13) rnds 3x more --144 (152, 160, 168) sts.
Work even until piece measures 20.5 (22, 23.5, 25) in, measured from center back.
p1 rnd
k1 rnd
p1 rnd
k1 rnd
p1 rnd
k1 rnd
BO all sts loosely.
Sleeves:
Place left sleeve sts on needles, RS facing, and attach yarn. Work even for 3 (3.5, 3, 3.5) inches, ending with a WS row.
k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Work 7 (7, 9, 11) rows in stockinette.
Repeat these 8 (8, 10, 12) rows 2x more--38 (42, 46, 50) sts.
Work even for 18 (20, 18, 20) rows.
k1, ssk, k to last 3 st, k2tog, k1.
Work 3 (5, 7, 9) rows in stockinette.
Repeat these 4 (6, 8, 10) rows 2x more--32 (36, 40, 44) sts.
Work another 8 (8, 10, 8) rows in stockinette.
(k 8(9, 10, 11) m1) 3x, k7 (8, 9, 10), m1, k1--36 (40, 44, 48) sts.
Work 7 (7, 9, 11) rows in stockinette.
(k9 (10, 11, 12) m1) 3x, k8 (9, 10, 11), m1, k1--40 (44, 48, 52) sts.
Work 7 (7, 9, 11) rows in stockinette.
(k10 (11, 12, 13) m1) 3x, k9 (10, 11, 12), m1, k1--44 (48, 52, 56) sts.
Work 7 (7, 9, 11) rows in stockinette.
P 6 rows.
BO all sts.
Repeat for right sleeve.
Finishing:
Sew up sleeves, tack down any space under the raglan arms, weave in ends. Give it a good swirl in warm water to relax the thick-thin yarn, lay flat to dry.
7 comments:
very cute and so simple! thanks for sharing.
what a cute pullover! Thanks for sharing. I have so many handspun yarn that I can use for this one.
Thanks so much for sharing. It is a gorgeous sweater.
Hi! I absolutely LOVE this pullover, and I am eager to try to make it. I have a question, though: I love the yarn you used, but it's a bit too pricey for my budget right now. I'm a fairly new knitter, and I've never substituted yarn for a project like this before. Can you suggest some other type of yarn? I'm wondering if you think a DK weight Superwash Merino would work? Or...? Thanks!
Hmm...a DK weight might be a little on the thin side, but that might be exactly what you're looking for, if you want a kind of lacyish sweater. If you want something a little warmer, I'd go up to a light worsted or a worsted weight yarn.
Thanks, Nikki--that's really helpful. I am having an easier time finding worsted weight yarns that I love--and can afford, anyway. I can't wait to start knitting!
Ginger,
You can substitute yarns. . . Always follow the needle size suggested by the yarn you are using (on the label) check with the sample you knit. Measure a 4 inch square and count the number of rows and stitches. . . for the 4 inches in each direction width is stitches per inch... and length is rows per inch. . . If you knit in the same gauge as the label says or the pattern requires. . .Great ! Otherwise simply adjust your needle sizes to match the required gauge for the number of stitches to use in the patern. I hope this helps you feel ready to substitute yarn. . .
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