Fluffy Stripe Sweater by Meaghan Schmaltz

Fluffy Stripe Sweater

Knitting
September 2019
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch knit in the round, taken after blocking
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1000 - 1600 yards (914 - 1463 m)
34 (36, 38, 41)[44, 48, 51]”
English
This pattern is available for $8.00 USD
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Looking for a relaxed sweater to wear any day? The Fluffy Stripe Sweater is just that. Knit with Fluffy Fingering merino yarn, this sweater is worked at a looser gauge to give it a soft and delicate drape. Add a little style with your favorite colors of stripes and you’ll live in this 3/4 sleeve sweater all season!

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4)5, 6, 7: 34 (36, 38, 41)44, 48, 51” / 86.5 (91.5, 96.5, 104)112, 122, 129.5 cm bust circumference

To fit actual bust circumference: 32 (34, 36, 39)42, 46, 49” / 81.5 (86.5, 91.5, 99)107, 117, 124.5 cm

To be worn with approximately 2” / 5 cm positive ease.

Yarn: Ewe Ewe Yarns, Fluffy Fingering, 200 yards, 50g
MC - 5 (5, 6, 6)7, 7, 8 skeins (97 Brushed Silver)
CC1 - 1 skein (90 Vanilla)
CC2 - 1 skein (53 Forest Fern)
CC3 - 1 skein (30 Saffron)
CC4 - 1 skein (23 Red Velvet)

Needles:
US 4 (3.5 mm) 16” / 40 cm circular needle for Collar
US 4 (3.5 mm) set of DPNs for Armhole Pickup (or other preferred method of small circumference knitting)
US 5 (3.75 mm) 32” / 80 cm circular needle for Hem (or length preferred for comfort)
US 5 (3.75 mm) set of DPNs for Cuffs (or other preferred method of small circumference knitting)
US 6 (4 mm) 32” / 80 cm circular needle for Body (or length preferred for comfort)
US 6 (4 mm) set of DPNs for Sleeves (or other preferred method of small circumference knitting)

Supplies: Locking stitch marker (5), ring stitch markers (2, one distinct from the other), row counter, tapestry needle, smooth waste yarn

Gauge: 22 sts and 30 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch knit in the round, taken after blocking

This sweater is worked from the bottom-up from the hem to the underarms. The front and back of the sweater are worked separately once the armhole is reached. The sleeves are worked top-down using a seamless inset sleeve technique.


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