patterns > Drea Renee Knits
> The Daily
The Daily
Do you enjoy Andrea’s patterns? Sign up for the DreaReneeKnits Newsletter to receive sneak peeks of new patterns, exclusive introductory discounts, video tutorials, and other things she knows you’ll love!!
I wanted a sweater perfect for every day of the week! The Daily fits similar to The Weekender, with a bit less ease and a polished crew neck. Knit up in Luft from Woolfolk, this Merino/Cotton blend makes it light and wearable all year long!
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7, 8)
#sizeinclusive
FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE
36.25 (40.5, 44.75, 49)(53.25, 57.5, 62, 66)”
92 (103, 114, 124.5)(135.5, 146.5, 157, 168) cm
Intended to be worn with 5-8”/13-20.5 cm positive ease. To pick your best size, measure your full bust and add your desired ease, then pick the finished bust circumference closest to that number.
Sample shown in size 2 with approx. 6”/15 cm positive ease.
YARN
Bulky - Wool/Cotton Blend
Due to the unique construction of the yarn used in the sample, weight allowance will vary greatly if substituting yarn. It is recommended to go by the yardage needed, instead of gram weight when picking substitute yarns.
MC - 195 (217, 246, 288)(300, 341, 373, 392) g/425 (472, 537, 628)(654, 743, 812, 854) yds/390 (433, 492, 575)(598, 682, 745, 783) m
CC - 133 (148, 168, 190)(210, 232, 250, 267) g/290 (321, 365, 414)(456, 506, 545, 581) yds/265 (295, 335, 380)(419, 464, 498, 533) m
SUGGESTED YARN
Woolfolk - Luft 55% Merino/45% Organic Pima Cotton (50 g/109 yds/100 m)
MC - 4 (5, 5, 6)(6, 7, 8, 8) skeins in L9 (Burgundy)
CC - 3 (3, 4, 4)(5, 5, 5, 6) skeins L8 (Pale Pink)
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Main Fabric: US 10/6 mm - 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and pre- ferred needles for small circumference knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs)
Ribbing: US 8/5 mm - 16”/40 cm circular for collar, 32”/80 cm for hem and preferred needles for small circumference knitting for cuffs and collar.
Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge, going down two sizes for the ribbing..
NOTIONS
Stitch markers (2), tapestry needle, stitch holders or waste yarn
GAUGE
15 sts & 25 rows = 4”/10 cm on larger needles.
Measured over stockinette stitch worked in the round, after blocking.
TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN
Twisted German Cast On
Three Needle Bind Off
Seamless sweater knitting
Jogless Stripes
Changing colors
Decreasing
Knitting
Purling
Short Rows
Picking up stitches
3674 projects
stashed 2130 times
- First published: April 2019
- Page created: April 24, 2019
- Last updated: February 6, 2023 …
- visits in the last 24 hours
- visitors right now