Easy Mohair Sweater

An easy to follow knitting pattern for beginners / advanced beginners, with clear instructions and photo illustrations.

Sweater is knitted in rib stitch and stocking stitch.

Sweater is knitted bottom up on circular and straight 5 mm needles.

Pattern is available in one size, L / XL, which would be a perfect fit for UK size 16 / 18 or US 12 / 14.

The sweater is moderately oversized and is a boxy shape.

A total of 2400 meters of yarn is needed for this sweater. This pattern uses Drops Kidsilk yarn - 11 balls in all.

Each ball of Drops Kidsilk yarn weighs 25 grams and measures 210 meters. It is a lovely, soft yarn and is extremely good value.

The pattern uses 6 balls of Drops Kidsilk yarn in no. 38 Chalk colour, and 5 balls of Drops Kidsilk yarn in no. 5 Heather colour.

Other similar weight silk / mohair yarns could be substituted.

The sweater measures 62 across the chest, when measured flat, and 66 cm in length. The sleeve is 46 cm long.

Knitting tension is 20 stitches and 25 rows / 10 x 10 cm square, knitted in stocking stitch on 5 mm needles.