The Candela Sweater is a squishy, oversized pullover, with balloon sleeves and a wide neckline. It has I-Cord trim around the collar, hem, and cuffs. This pattern includes instructions for both Single and 2 Color Brioche, as well as customization options

This sweater was designed using Brooklyn Tweed’s Shelter base, which is a soft and airy woolen spun yarn!

This pattern features 16 sizes, from 38-68in (97-173cm) finished bust, with 4 sizes per pattern page

SIZES ( A , B , C , D ) - ( 38, 40, 42, 44 )in / ( 97, 102, 107, 112 )cm

SIZES ( E , F , G , H ) - ( 46, 48, 50, 52 )in / ( 117, 122, 127, 132 )cm

SIZES ( I , J , K , L ) - ( 54, 56, 58, 60 )in / ( 137, 142, 147, 152 )cm

SIZES ( M , N , O , P ) - ( 62, 64, 66, 68 )in / ( 157, 163, 168, 173 )cm

Yardage

Based on Brooklyn Tweed, Shelter - Worsted Weight, approximately 140 yards (128 meters) per 50 grams

Number of 50g skeins needed :
SIZES ( A , B , C , D ) - ( 7, 8, 8, 8 )
SIZES ( E , F , G , H ) - ( 8, 9, 9, 10 )
SIZES ( I , J , K , L ) - ( 10, 10, 10, 11 )
SIZES ( M , N , O , P ) - ( 11, 11, 12, 12 )

Needles

9mm / US 13 Circular Needles
9mm / US 13 DPNs, for sleeves - optional
(or size needed to meet gauge)

Testers met gauge with needle sizes ranging from 6mm / US 10 - 9mm / US 13

Notions

Scrap Yarn, for holding stitches
BOR Marker + Removable Stitch Markers, for tracking row counts - optional
Tapestry Needle, for grafting and weaving ends
Blocking Mats, Ruler or Tape Measure, and Rust Proof Pins, for blocking

You can share your project on Instagram using #CandelaSweater
For pattern support, please email gingkobe@gmail.com

© 2023 Gingko B.

Tips From the Testers

Beginners to Brioche may find knitting 2 Color Brioche easier to start with, as it’s easier to see which row you’re working on at any given time

“When doing the shoulder increases, it may be hard to see which stitches are the increase from the previous row, especially with single color brioche and as someone who is new to the brioche stitch. So along with the counting, I added stitch markers after the increase, so when coming back on the next row, I knew the stitches after the stitch marker were the increases! That helped me keep track.”