The Korbet Sweater by SeventhSedge

The Korbet Sweater

Knitting
December 2018
Aran (8 wpi) ?
13 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch (blocked)
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
818 - 1004 yards (748 - 918 m)
XS/S (M/L) XL/XXL
English
This pattern is available from etsy.com for $6.00.

The Korbet Sweater is a classical raglan worked in the round on circular needles top-down with raglan increases. The sleeves are worked in the round on double-pointed needles or with the magic loop technique. This pattern is so customizable depending on your preferences for length. The sweater should be worn with 3.5-6.5 inches/8-16 cm in positive ease at bust.

Sweater sizes: XS/S (M/L) XL/XXL
The sizes XS/S (M/L) XL/XXL correspond to a bust measurement of approximately 33.5-35.5 (37.5-39.5) 41.5-43.5 inches/85-90 (95-100) 105-110 cm.

Finished bust circumference:
XS/S - 39.5 inches/100 cm
M/L - 43 inches/109 cm
XL/XXL - 46.5 inches/118 cm

Note: Shown in size M/L with positive ease at the bust of 6.5 inches/16 cm.

Gauge swatch (blocked):
13 stitches x 25 rows in garter stitch on U.S. 10 (6 mm) needles = 4x4 inches/10x10 cm

Suggested needles:
U.S. 8 (5 mm) and U.S. 10 (6 mm) circular needles (16 inches/40 cm and 32 or 40 inches/80 or 100 cm); U.S. 8 (5 mm) and U.S. 10 (6 mm) double-pointed needles (if the sleeves are not worked using the magic loop technique); or the necessary needle size to obtain gauge.

Suggested yarn:
Aran (8 wpi) weight yarn (Acrylic – 80%, Wool- 20%; 100g (3.53Oz) = 186 yds (170 m) approx: 440 (490) 540 g. Kartopu Melange Wool (color: K2117) used.

Materials needed: scissors; stitch markers; tapestry needle.