Diagonal Stripes Sweater by Patons

Diagonal Stripes Sweater

by Patons
Knitting
September 2015
both are used in this pattern
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch on larger needles
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1986 - 3357 yards (1816 - 3070 m)
28-34 (36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-54, 56-52)" bust circumference
English
This pattern is available for free.

Finished Size
37 (41, 45, 49, 55, 63)“ bust circumference

Yarn
Patons® Canadiana (3.5 oz/100 g; 205 yds/187 m):
Contrast A Pale Teal (10743), 2(2,2,2,3,3) balls
Contrast B Fools Gold (10610) 2(2,2,3,3,3) balls
Contrast C Burnt Orange (10630) 2(2,2,2,3,3) balls

Patons® Metallic (3 oz/85 g; 252 yd/230 m):
Contrast D Metallic Teal (95201) 1(1,1,1,2,2) balls
Contrast E Gold (95609) 1(1,1,1,2,2) balls
Contrast F Metallic Orange (95628) 1(1,1,1,2,2) balls

Knit in a unique mix of traditional Patons Canadiana and shimmery Patons Metallic yarns, this sweater has intricate wrap around stripes. Different colors and textures, as well as the striping motif, make this sweater a true statement piece. This pattern is for experienced knitters.

Stripe pattern is worked on the bias from corner to corner. Lower body ribbing is picked up and knit later. Set in sleeves are worked in traditional technique from cuff to sleeve cap.