Spacious Sweater by Darya Reznik

Spacious Sweater

Knitting
March 2021
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in St st
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1262 - 1785 yards (1154 - 1632 m)
XS (S, M, L, XL)
English
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Cocoon yourself in this oversized sweater that is designed to fit wide range of body sizes and shapes. Front and Back are knitted separately bottom up. The body has a lot of positive ease while sleeves are fitted.

Finished size
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL).
To fit bust circumference: about 30 (34, 38, 42, 46)”
(76 86, 96.5, 106.5, 117 cm).

Designed to be worn with 23” (60cm) of positive ease.
Sweater shown measures 61” (156.5 cm).

Yarn
DK ( #3 Light) in 3 colors.
Shown here: Drops Sky (74% Alpaca, 18% Polyamide, 8% Wool; 50 g (1.76 oz) = 207 yds (190 m)
Shown in colors:
Col A: Light Grey Mix (02)
Col B: Grey Mix (04)
Col C: Curry (17)

Needles
Size US 6 (4mm); 32” (80 cm) or longer circular needle (cir); preferred needle for small circumferences knitting.

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Gauge
24 sts and 28 rows = 4” (10 cm) in St st

Notions
11 stitch markers (m)
Scissors
Measuring tape
Tapestry needle

Notes
The body of this sweater is worked flat from the bottom up. You are required to switch colors by using Intarsia technique.
Short-rows shape neckline and shoulders. Sleeves are knitted separately in the round from the bottom up.