Jil Sweater by MINGBI LUO

Jil Sweater

Knitting
November 2023
both are used in this pattern
yarn held together
Fingering
+ Light Fingering
= Light Fingering ?
18.5 stitches and 54 rows = 4 inches
in Brioche Stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
1367 - 2187 yards (1250 - 2000 m)
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
English
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Pattern includes:
Written explanation
Photo reference
Video link for technique

Difficulty: Intermediate / Advanced

Jil sweater is a timeless brioche knitwear that designed to be suitable for every day. This casual-fit garment features bell-shape neckline, saddle shoulders, 3/4 length sleeves, classic brioche line work with ribbing edges.
Jil sweater is worked from top down in brioche stitch in one piece.

SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL

MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 106 (110) 118 (127) 132 (138) 147 cm
41.7 (43.3) 46.5 (50) 52 (54.3) 57.9 inches
Length (measured from mid-back): 50 (51) 53 (55) 57 (58) 60 cm
19.7 (20) 20.9 (21.6) 22.4 (22.8) 23.6 inches

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
3.5 mm US 4 circular needles (40, 80 or 100 cm 16, 32 or 40 inches )
2.5 mm US 1.5 circular needles (40, 80 or 100 cm 16, 32 or 40 inches )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge

KNITTING DENSITY
In brioche stitch using 3.5 mm US 4 needles after blocking
18.5 sts x 54 rows (27 knit stitches in brioche stitch) = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches

SIZE GUIDE
The sweater is intended for a relaxing fit with approx. 10-15 cm 4-6 inches of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be about 10-15 cm 4-6 inches larger in circumference than your bust measurement. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 85-90 (90-95) 95-100 (100-110) 110-120 (120-130) 130-140 cm 33.5-35.5 (35.5-37.5) 37.5-39.5 (39.5-43.25) 43.25-47.25 (47.25-51.25) 51.25-55 inches.

For example, if your measurement of bust circumference (or around your widest part of your upper body) is 88 cm 34.6 inches, according to the calculation, you would pick the garment with finished circumference of 103 cm 40.5 inches. So a size XS would be the choice. When in between sizes, knit a size up would be the recommendation.

SUGGESTED MATERIALS
250 (300) 300 (350) 350 (350) 400 gr.
Knitting for Olive, Merino, 50 gr. / 250 m - Dusty Sea Green
150 (200) 200 (200) 250 (250) 250 gr.
Isager, Aplaca 1, 50 gr. / 400 m - Thyme

Knit the sweater with 1 strand of Merino and 1 strand of Alpaca 1.

Yarn Alternatives
PAIR 1 strand of fingering yarn (4 ply) yarn WITH 1 strand of light fingering (3 ply) or lace (2 ply) yarn

POSSIBLE DIFFICULTY
If first time working with brioche stitch, it might take longer to get used to brioche knitting flow.
Working short rows in brioche stitch is not an easy process if not familiar with both techniques.