Varsity Sweater by The Lamb & Kid Designs

Varsity Sweater

Knitting
December 2023
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch in the round using Gauge Needle, blocked.
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
965 - 1708 yards (882 - 1562 m)
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Our Varsity Sweater starts with a high neck and a deep raglan yoke for a boxy-yet-flattering fit. The sleeve detail is an excuse to add more color to your stash — or a chance to show off your favorite leftover hand-dyed colors and bases. Take this comfortable raglan from basic to sporty in three stripes flat!

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)

Recommended to fit: 30-32, (34-36, 38-40, 42-44, 46-48, 50-52, 54-56, 58-60)” / 76-81, (86-91, 97-102, 107-112, 117-122, 127-132, 137-142, 147-152)cm actual bust sizes.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approx. 38.75 (42.5, 46.75, 50.25, 54.75, 58.25, 61.75, 66.25)” / 97 (106.5, 117, 125.5, 137, 145.5, 154.5, 165.5) cm finished chest measurement.

Sweater is meant to be worn with 6-8”/ 15-20cm of ease. Sample shown is size 42.5”/ 106.5 cm, worn with 7”/17.5cm of ease.

SAMPLE SHOWN
MC: Tod Worsted in color Kitten
CC1 - CC3: Birdie (held double) in the following colors:
CC1: Plaid Is My Favorite Color
CC2: Hi-Vis
CC3: Pop Rocks

YARN REQUIREMENTS
Please note these are yarn estimates. The amount used will depend on yarn, your personal gauge, and any modifications you make.
The Lamb & Kid Tod Worsted (65% yak, 35% cashmere; 114 yards per 50g); 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15) skeins of MC

Dimond Laine Birdie (74% alpaca, 26% silk; 328 yards per 50g); 1 skein each CC1 - CC3 for all sizes

OR

Worsted weight yarn in the following approximate amounts (approximate yardage is padded by 10%):
MC: 905 (1012, 1123, 1232, 1323, 1436, 1534, 1648) yds/ 823 (920, 1021, 1120, 1203, 1305, 1395, 1498)m
CC1 - CC3: Approx. 40 yards of a fingering weight yarn held double, OR 20 yards of a worsted weight yarn for each stripe

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Needles listed are suggested.
Gauge Needle: US 7 (4.5mm), 16” / 40cm and 24”/60cm - 32”/80cm circular needles or longer, and needles to work smaller circumferences.

Ribbing Needle: US 5 (3.75mm), 16”/40cm and 32” / 80cm circular needles, and needles to work smaller circumferences.

TOOLS
Darning needle, 4 markers, including a unique one for BOR.

GAUGE
18 sts and 23 rounds = 4”/10cm in stockinette st in the round using Gauge Needle, blocked.