Sky Sweater Knitting Pattern Download

Description

Clever shaping and directional knitting integrate adornment and construction concepts: Sideways-knit bands break up stockinette across the body and sleeves, while deep ribbing plays off princess-line shaping.

Finished Size: 40 ¼ (42 ½, 46 ¼, 48 ¼, 49 ¾, 52 ¾, 54 ¼, 55 ¾)” bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 42 ½”, modeled with plenty of ease.
Yarn: Rowan Creative Focus Worsted (75% wool, 25% alpaca; 220 yd [201 m]/ 3½ oz [100 g]): #CFW.0401 nickel, 8 (8, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11, 11) skeins. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Yarn Weight: #5 – Bulky
Needles: Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): 29″ circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook; three ¾” buttons.
Gauge: 21 ½ sts and 29 rows/rnds = 4″ in St st on smaller needles; 18 sts and 26 rows/rnds = 4″ in k2, p2 rib on larger needles, with rib slightly stretched so p2 columns appear about 1 st wide.
Originally Published: knit.wear, Premiere 2011