The Bayberry Sweater pattern is a modern knit featuring relaxed silhouette, wide sleeves with amazing cable on it, high/ double folded neck (optional) and a beautiful shoulder detail. This sweater lends itself to the relaxed fit and flatters all body shapes, making it a versatile piece for any wardrobe.

 The Bayberry Sweater is knitted bottom-up in separate pieces (back and front) back and forth. Short rows are employed to ensure a perfect fit for the shoulders. the sleeves are knit from armholes top-down.

 Examples of knitted projects can be found on Instagram under the hashtag #bayberrysweater

Languages: English
Level: advanced, confident knitter

Sizes:
S-M / L / XL/ XXL

The Bayberry Sweater has a relaxed, slightly crop or regular (optional) fit and is designed to have approx. 20-25cm (8-10 inches) of positive ease. This means the garment’s measurements will be approx. 20-25cm (8-10 inches) larger than your actual bust circumference.

The sizes are designed to fit a bust circumference of S-M (85-95cm; 33-37”), L (95-110cm; 37-44”), XL (110-125cm; 44-50”), XXL (125-140cm; 50-55”).

Before you begin, measure yourself to determine the correct size. For example, if your bust circumference is 90 cm (35½ inches), you should knit a size M. If you are between sizes, choose the size based on how loose you prefer the garment to fit. Using the chart with the finished garment measurements can be a helpful reference when deciding which size to select.

Finished measurements (approximate):
½ bust:
58/ 64/ 71/ 75 cm
(23/ 25/ 27-28/ 29-30 inches)
Length crop:
54/ 55/ 57/ 58 cm
(21/ 22/ 22,5/ 23 inches)
Length regular:
61/ 62/ 64/ 65 cm
(24/ 24,5/ 25/ 25,5)

MATERIALS AND TOOLS:

Suggested yarn:

1. Novita 7 Veljestä Nummi 76% Wool, 20% Polyamide, 4% Viscose 100g – 200m (218yds), 7, 7, 8, 8 skeins. For the cropped version, 1 skein less for each size.

2. Hobii Tweed Delight 85% Wool, 10% Acrylic, 5% Viscose 50g – 100m (109yds), 14, 14, 15, 16 skeins (regular length). For the cropped version, 1-2 skeins less for each size.

Note: you can choose another yarn brand. It can be any 10ply, worsted or aran weight yarn, such as Barocco Vintage Yarn, Barocco Ultra Wool Yarn, Blue Sky Fibers Extra Yarn, Brooklyn Tweed Shelter Yarn in combination with silk mohair that allows you to obtain the correct gauge.

• A pair of 3.25mm (US 3, UK 10) circular needles for 1x1 rib finish.
• A pair of 5.0mm (US 8, UK 6) circular needles for the main body.
• 3-3.5mm crochet hook (US D, E, UK 9-11) if you want to make a chain around the neckline to make the transition from body to headband neater.
• Tapestry needle.
• 4 stitch holders or about 200 cm of waste yarn (25”).
• Measuring tape.
• Some markers.
• Cable needle. If you can do a little crossing of stitches without a needle, skip it.
• Scissors.

GAUGE (TENSION) approximate:
18sts x 26rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) in stockinette stitch after washing and blocking. The swatch is made with 5.0mm (US 8, UK 6) knitting needles.

If you have any questions or need help when knitting this sweater, please feel free to contact me.

The pattern may not be copied, redistributed, or sold on.

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Happy knitting!