Enjoy my 500th published pattern, the Emeline sweater

The knit kits come in 23 colors and are discounted right now in my online yarn shop Yarnz2go

The knitted Emeline top feels deliciously airy and wonderfully soft. The look is delicate and comfortable, the perfect combo for the summer. I guarantee you’ll love wearing it.

This project starts with an I-cord cast on that gets joined in the round. Then a staggered grouping of lacy polka dots which is featured around the neckline, the bottom edge and again around the sleeves. The shape is straight, so this will make for a great first sweater to knit. Knitted from the bottom up in the round then flat from the armhole up to the neckline. You then pick up stitches around the armhole and knit them in the round as well.

The sizes range from 36/38/40/42/44/46/48/50/52”. The top hangs straight down to the top of the hip bone with a loose comfortable fit. The length of the body ranges from 17.75” to 22” from the shoulders to the bottom edge, depending on the size you knit. The sleeves end at your elbows. Of course you can add extra length overall if you like, though more yarn will be needed.

The pattern is fully written and also includes a lace chart. The I-cord cast on and crochet detail for the shoulder seam are easy to do and outlined in great detail.

The crochet detail has been updated a bit 1) Insert hook into the front piece into 2nd st from the edge, pull yarn through. 2) Chain 4 sts. 3) Insert hook with attached chain stitches into 2nd stitch of back piece and pull yarn through. 4) Chain 4 sts. 5) Insert hook with attached chain stitches into next horizontal stitch of front piece and pull yarn through.

Yarn used
2/3 skeins of Auxanometer, a super soft luxurious Bamboo yarn in a fingering weight, hand dyed by Jennifer of Theodora’s Pearls. 400 yards 115 grams per skein.
Knit kits come in project bags complete with printed pattern and emailed PDF file, available with a limited time discount available at Yarnz2go

Notions needed
Two US size 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles, one 40” (102 cm) for the body and a 16” (41 cm) for the sleeves.
Crochet hook size E (3.5 mm) for the shoulder seam/detail.
Two stitch markers, one to mark beginning of round and two for the shoulder work.
Tapestry needle, optional for finishing or you can use the crochet hook.

Gauge: 18 sts and 23 rows in 4” of stockinette stitch, blocked.

Techniques applied: I-cord cast on, knitting and purling in the round and flat, simple lace knitting, pick up and knit stitches for the sleeves, binding off, weaving in ends, simple crocheted chain stitches to join the shoulder seams.
Blocking is recommended, I used my steam iron which works perfectly.

Enjoy this pretty sweater and be sure to make a project page with pics. Your top may be featured!