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Rainbow Folk Sweater
The Rainbow Folk Sweater is a really fun pattern to knit and it makes the coziest sweater. Full instructions are given on how to make the sweater the perfect length. You may want it long, tunic style or you could make it cropped!
It is knitted flat and sewn together at the end. There is also an option to knit it bottom up, partially in the round for the intermediate knitter. You can find the instructions for this at the end of the pattern
Sizing
S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL, XXXXL
Yarn
This pattern uses 2 strands of yarn held together. 1 strand of DK and 1 strand of Worsted/ Aran weight yarn.
Here are the approximate amounts of each;
600 (650, 700, 750, 800, 850, 900) g
In the pictures I have used a mix of mainly Malabrigo Worsted and Rios and have used 1 strand of DK from my stash. It is designed to use up your scrap yarn too so go wild!
Here are some of my favourite yarns;
Worsted/ Aran
Malabrigo - worsted
Malabrigo - washted
Malabriago - Rios
Brooklyn Tweed - Shelter
DK
Paintbox DK is great if you want a cheaper yarn to mix through for some amazing colour changes.
Retrosaria Brusca is a lovely DK.
Needle size
6mm straight and/or 120cm circular needles.
Tension
13sts, 15rows in SS = 10cm please check and adjust needle size accordingly.
Abbreviations
SS stocking stitch (Knit one row, purl one row)
K knit
P purl
Tog together
YO yarn over
Measurements (approximate)
The Rainbow Folk Sweater is designed to be slouchy and oversized.
I would recommend knitting the size you would usually buy in regular clothing. If you would like a more fitted look then size down.
S (M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL, XXXXL)
Chest 120 (125 130, 135, 140, 145, 150) cm
- First published: March 2022
- Page created: March 11, 2022
- Last updated: February 26, 2024 …
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