To create a sweater by using only left over yarns from your stash is a challenging and creative work, which you really can enjoy as long as you are not fastidious or afraid of being imperfect.

If you want an absolutely perfect piece, keep away from it.

If you want an absolutely unique piece, this is the right pattern for you. And perhaps it turns out to be absolutely perfect.

The different tensions and qualities of the stripes are a welcome effect and emphasize the desired waste yarn look.

Examine your stash and pick any yarn of similar quality or gauge. They need not be too similar.
The variety of used yarn qualities can go from lace over fingering to DK. You can use any yarn unless it is too bulky. Very thin yarns can be held double stranded if necessary.

Sort out the thickest yarn for the neckline, the bottom band and the cuffs. They give stability to the piece like a frame.

Have fun and enjoy the process of creativity in this project from the ‘artist kafrin’ collection.

Difficulty Level
Easy

Materials
Suggested yarn
You need approx. 250 - 400 gr for the whole project.

Here you find the list of my used yarn qualities for your assistance:

Garnstudio DROPS Puna, DK (11 wpi), 21.0 sts = 4 inches (neckline band)
Lana Grossa 100% Emozione Solid, DK (11 wpi), 22.0 sts = 4 inches
Lana Grossa Silkhair 2.0, Lace, 20.0 sts = 4 inches
Lana Grossa Cashmere 16 Fine, Sport (12 wpi), 23.0 sts = 4 inches
Garnstudio DROPS Kid-Silk, Lace, 23.0 sts = 4 inches
Garnstudio DROPS Sky, DK (11 wpi), 21.0 to 28.0 sts = 4 inches
Garnstudio DROPS Baby Alpaca Silk, Sport (12 wpi), 23.0 sts = 4 inches
SuperGarne Merino SILK 700 z.FB, Lace
Lana Grossa Meilenweit College, light fingering, 28.0 to 32.0 sts = 4 inches
Lana Grossa Garzato Nuovo, Aran (8 wpi), 17.0 sts = 4 inches
SuperGarne Aktiv Fine 550 (z.FB), Lace
Lana Grossa 365 Garzato, Bulky (7 wpi), 16.0 sts = 4 inches (bottom band and cuffs)

Suggested needle
cn: 3.5 - 4mm/US4-6, 80-100cm

Notes
5 stitch markers
yarn needle

Gauge
The gauge very much depends on your personal knitting. As a leading gauge take the gauge from the yarn type, that is approximately the average of all your used yarns.

Always keep in mind that unevenness is a desired feature in this pattern!

Model has an average gauge of 24-26sts per 10cm.

Size
S (M, L)

Finished Measurements
Width: 50(55, 60)cm unblocked
Bust circumference: 100(110, 120)cm
Model wears size M unblocked with positive ease of 35cm at the bust circumference.