DEAR FRIEND is a beginner-friendly sweater with the front and back featuring opposite contrasting colors. Sweater is constructed with a drop shoulder style with positive ease in the body and slim-fit sleeves. Sweater is worked flat to shoulders which are joined with 3-needle bind off, sleeves are then picked up and worked down to cuff.

Designed to be worn with 6-10in (15-25cm) of positive ease. Take this into consideration when selecting finished size. Sample shown in size 44in (110cm) with 6in (15cm) of positive ease.

YARN:
Knit Picks Gloss Fingering (70% merino wool, 30% silk; 220yds/50g)
C1: Velveteen, Qty: 5(5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8)
C2: Hawk, Qty: 2(3,3,3,3,4,4,4,4)

NEEDLES:
US 5 (3.75 mm)
US 4 (3.5 mm) one set + one spare

Learn How To:

• Join shoulders with 3-needle join in this video

• Knit a super stretchy 1x1 rib bind off in this video