JAINSWEATER by Thelma Steimann

JAINSWEATER

Knitting
April 2020
Kid silk mohair from Thelma Steimann
Angel lace from Thelma Steimann
both are used in this pattern
yarn held together
Lace
+ Lace
+ Lace
+ Lace
= DK (11 wpi) ?
9 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches
in knit with larger needles and 4 strands held together
US 11 - 8.0 mm
US 17 - 12.0 mm
2187 - 3281 yards (2000 - 3000 m)
XS - XXL
Danish English Icelandic
This pattern is available from thelmasteimann.com for kr.60.00.

Size chart
XS S M L XL 2XL
1.Bust circumference
96 (98) 106 (111) 116 (120)
2.Length on body to armpit
26 (27) 28 (29) 30 (31)
3.Length on sleeves to armpit
50 (50) 52 (54) 54 (54)

Take note that the sweater is supposed to be loose fitted. The measurements are based on the sweater before washing ; the sweater might increase in cm when washed depending on the way it’s washed.

Level : Beginner

Material

Classic Jain

Angel light lace : 1/1/1/1/1/1

Hand dyed Angel light lace from Thelma Steimann, the yarn is airy and light yarn with a mixture of 80% extra fine merino and 20% Silk. The yarn works perfectly as an alternative to silk mohair. Approx 100g / 800 m in each skein.

Kid silk mohair : 3/3/4/4/4/4

Hand dyed kid silk mohair from Thelma Steimann, the yarn is a mixture of brushed 72% Kid mohair and 28% silk singles , it ́s lightweight luxurious mohair yarn, super soft and fantastic to work with. Approx 420m/50gr in each skein.

Leftover Jain

The pattern was created to make use of leftover mohair threads, so please feel free to mix together any mohair threads as desired. The sweater weighs between 200 - 300 gr, and you can play with any leftovers and change out colours as you want. Check the striped version in the pattern or go on Instagram and search under the hashtag #jainsweater to find more inspiration.

Wild Jain

Hand dyed brushed baby suri alpaca from Thelma Steimann, it ́s lightweight, super fluffy and super soft to work with. Approx 225m/100gr in each skein.

Wild alpaca : 2/2/2/3/3/3

The wild version is only knitted with 1 strand.

Circular needles 60 and 80 cm in 8 mm.
Circular needles 40 and 80 cm in 12 mm.
DPN 4 – 5 pieces ; 8 mm.
Tapestry needle for stitching the threads and 4 x safety pins
8 stitch markers