Bentley Sweater by Kay Hopkins

Bentley Sweater

Knitting
August 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette using larger needles and measured AFTER blocking.
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
1100 - 2300 yards (1006 - 2103 m)
XS(S, S2, M, M2, L)(L2, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL) See finished msmts below.
English
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Pattern will be available in Knit Companion by Sept 28, 2023.

Bentley is an easy and fun sweater to make and to wear! Stitch detail adds a touch of texture to the stripes that are a flattering width for all body types.

Choose your colors and get ready for an entertaining project as you watch the stripes zoom by. Make several and be ready to wear them a lot as it’s super comfy and oh so versatile! Picture it with your favorite jeans, slacks or a skirt.

Bentley is worked top-down and in the round in a completely seamless manner, starting with a double collar and raglan seams with short rows that shape the neckline. The yoke is rather fitted and the body is looser with increase rounds to the hemline for a flattering fit and total comfort.

This design really shows off hand dyed yarns and will look great in any DK or sport weight yarn with good drape that meets gauge.

Sizing is inclusive.

This pattern has been professionally tech-edited and tested.

SIZING
XS(S, S2, M, M2, L)(L2, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL) Designed to be worn with about 3” / 7.5 cm ease at chest. See measurements below.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished Chest: 35.25(37.5, 39.25, 41.5, 43.5, 45)(47.25, 49.5, 53, 57.5, 61) inches / 89.5( 95.5, 99.5, 105.5, 110.5, 114.5)(120, 125.5, 134.5, 146, 155)cm

Choose size that is 3” / 7.5 cm larger than chest measurement!

RECOMMENDED YARN

The Fibre Co &Make: Sample shown in colors Betty White and Surf’s Up. See KITS here. Use code bentley10 to save 10% through Sept 17, 2023.

OR

Miss Babs Killington: Sample shown in colors Thunderstorm and White Peppercorn.

OR use any yarn that meets gauge and has good stitch definition. Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used. See YarnSub.com for yarn substitutions.

Estimated Yarn Required

MC: 713(778, 810, 843, 907, 972)(1037, 1134, 1264, 1394, 1491) yds / 652(711, 741, 770, 829, 889)(948, 1037, 1155, 1274, 1363)m.

CC: 387(422, 440, 457, 493, 528)(563, 616, 686, 756, 809) yds / 354(386, 402, 418, 450, 482)(515, 563, 627, 691, 740)m.

Yardage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL:
Intermediate level but could be accessible to an Advanced Beginner knitter with some experience in skills used.

Skills Used: German Short Rows, increases, decreases, twisted ribbing, double collar.

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