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The Simple Sweater
Go minimalist with this relaxed fit, drop-shoulder sweater. This sweater enjoys a loose silhouette with a wide neckline and subtle shaping along the neck edge and sleeves. Great for marle, variegated or speckle yarns.
Opt for either two lightweight strands (we used 4 ply and laceweight together) held double for a marle fabric, or just go for a straight 8 ply / DK weight yarn. Knit in the round from the bottom up before separating at the underarms to work flat.
Suitable for Intermediate level knitters and above.
Knit in the round from the bottom up. Sleeves are also worked in the round, then seamed onto the sweater.
Finished Measurements
The older model is approx 34.5 cm / 88cm at the bust and wears size B with approx 5.5” / 13.5 cm positive ease. Designed to be worn with 4-6” / 10-15 cm ease.
The younger model also wears size B, but with a lot more ease.
Sizing reads as: A (B, C, D) (E, F G, H).
Bust: 37 (40, 41.5, 44.75) (46, 49.25, 50.75, 53)“ / 92 (100, 104, 111.5) (115, 123, 127, 132) cm.
Hem to underarm: 15 (15, 15, 14.5) (14.5, 12.5, 12.5, 12.5)” / 38 (38, 38, 36) (36, 32, 32, 32) cm.
Armhole depth: 8.25 (8.5, 9, 9.5) (10.25, 10.5, 10.75, 11.25)“ / 21 (21.5, 23, 24) (26, 26.5, 27.5, 28.5) cm.
Yarn
If substituting yarn for DK weight (8 ply) yarn, approx: 1,340 (1,340, 1,474, 1,474) (1,608, 1,608, 1,608, 1,742) yards / 1,230 (1,230, 1353, 1353) (1,476, 1,476, 1,476, 1,599) metres.
Needles and Notions
US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles for ribbing.
US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles, or size to obtain gauge.
2 removable stitch markers.
Yarn needle.
Tape measure.
Cute little scissors.
Scrap yarn or stitch holders.
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