Short-Sleeved Diamond Stitch Sweater by Sarah Dallas

Short-Sleeved Diamond Stitch Sweater

Knitting
August 2002
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in pattern stitch using merino yarn and US 3 / 3.25 mm needles
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
1029 - 1229 yards (941 - 1124 m)
to fit bust 32-33" (81-84cm), 34-36" (86-91cm)
English

Summary: Short-sleeved pullover sweater with diamond-shaped stitch pattern; bottom and sleeves trimmed with mohair.

Size Details:

  • to fit bust 32-33” (81-84cm), 34-36” (86-91cm)
  • actual size: 34.5” (88cm), 38.5” (98cm)
  • back length: 20” (51cm), 20” (51cm)
  • sleeve seam: 4.75” (12cm), 4.75” (12cm)

Yarn Details: pattern calls for two yarns

  • Main Color: 800, 1000 yds. DK weight yarn; or 4, 5 balls Jaeger Matchmaker Merino 4 Ply

  • Contrast Color: 229, 229 yds. laceweight mohair yarn; or 1, 1 ball Rowan Kidsilk Haze

Additional Materials:

  • stitch holder