LYOA SWEATER by Lindsay Degen

LYOA SWEATER

Knitting
November 2023
both are used in this pattern
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1160 - 2130 yards (1061 - 1948 m)
XS, S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X
English
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CONSTRUCTION:
This simple sweater begins with a provisional cast on / tubular cast on and is knit in the round from the bottom up. Throughout the body, knit eyelets or lace holes in an even array to create endless possibilities for the end result. The shoulders are joined with crochet seams and the piece is finished with a folded rib at the neckline. The sleeves are picked up from the armholes and worked in the round. Finally, knit some i-cord or a crochet cording (or use available lacing material and weave it through the holes). It is just like lacing up a shoe.

FIT:
This sweater is a classic fit with a slightly dropped shoulder. The sleeve tapers gradually for a genderless fit. Please see the fit chart. The sample is size Small

MATERIALS:
MAIN YARN: La Bien Aimee Merino DK in color ‘Ash.’ 100% Merino Wool 115g // 252 yards. Please note that superwash merino and lace tends to get wider when blocked. It is important to block your gauge swatch and final garment. 1030 (1080, 1150, 1420, 1500) (1590, 1780, 1870, 2000) yards // 470 (490, 525, 645, 685) (725, 810, 850, 910) grams needed.

CONTRAST COLORS: I recommend these be from stash and the weight is not really important. Focus on the perfect color combo.

CC1: La Bien Aimee Cashmerino in colorway ‘Kokko.’ 75% sw merino, 15% cashmere, 10% nylon 100g //474 yards (433m). 95 yards // 20g needed for all sizes

CC2: DEGEN x The Endery 100% Upcycled Deadstock DK in colorway ‘Poppy.’ 100% superwash merino. Approximately 35 yards // 20g needed for all sizes

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS:
32” US6 circular needles
16” US6 circular needles
US3 DPNs
Waste yarn for provisional cast on and placing stitches on hold
Crochet hook for tucking in ends, seams, and provisional cast on
Stitch Markers
Tapestry Needle