80s Sweater by Kis Lesemann

80s Sweater

Knitting
DK (11 wpi) ?
16 stitches = 4 inches
in stockinette on larger needles
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
1023 - 1487 yards (935 - 1360 m)
S-XL
English

Remember those huge sleeves of the 1980s? Yeah, I do too.

This textured sweater is knit in parts and seamed together, with lots of drape to allow for a nice fit.

Size: S (M) L (XL)
Bust: 96 (106) 116 (126) cm / 38 (42) 46 (50) inches
Length: 51 (56) 56 (56) cm / 20 (22) 22 (22) inches
Designed to be worn with 5-10cm (2-4”) positive ease. Model shown in size M with 10cm positive ease.

Yarn:
DK/Worsted yarn in 3 colours. Rowan handknit cotton (85m / 50g) has been used for the model.
Colour 1: 5 (6) 6 (7) skeins
Colour 2: 4 (5) 5 (6) skeins
Colour 3: 2 (2) 2 (3) skeins

Could also be knit in one colour to emphasize the different patterns.

Gauge: 16sts over 10cm/4” in stockinette on larger needles.

Original Danish design is no longer available for purchase.

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