The Camp White Bear sweater was inspired by summers at my family’s home on the lake: long days spent sailing, swimming, and diving off the dock, topped off with sunset dinner cruises on the pontoon and bonfires by the shore. This design is a slightly oversized drop shoulder sweater, knit from the top down. It features contrast striping at the top of classic tapered sleeves and a unique 4x1 broken ribbing on the trims, including a relaxed crew neck, which adds a subtle texture. Throw this effortless sweater on over a dress or shorts to fend off the chill that’s setting in as the sun goes down on a long summer day.

This sweater has been tech edited by Kim Wilkerson of Knit Julep. Sizes 1 - 4 have been tested. If you would like to knit size 5 - 9 and provide feedback to me, please reach out for a free copy.

Sizing
To fit full chest measurement = 28 (32, 36, 40, 44) (48, 52, 56, 60) in / 70 (80, 90, 100, 110) (120, 130, 140, 150) cm

Finished Measurements (after blocking)
Full chest circumference = 40 (44, 48, 52, 56) (60, 64, 68, 72) in / 100 (110, 120, 130, 140) (150, 160, 170, 180) cm
Recommended chest ease is 9 to 12 in / 22.5 to 30 cm but this is only a guide. Choose whichever size aligns with your own preferences. See size chart in images for more measurements.

Yarn
MC: 995 (1105, 1205, 1305, 1375) (1490, 1625, 1735, 1850) yds / 910 (1010, 1100, 1195, 1255) (1360, 1485, 1585, 1690) m DK weight
CC: 13 (14, 15, 15, 16) (17, 18, 19, 20) yds / 12 (13, 14, 14, 15) (16, 17, 18, 19) m DK weight

Sample shown in:
The Fibre Co., Luma (DK, 50% Merino wool, 25% cotton, 15% linen, 10% silk, 137 yds / 125 m per 50 g)
MC: Blanca, CC: Blue Dusk

Needles
Main: size US 6 (4 mm) 24 in (60 cm) to 40 in (100 cm) circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting.
Neck ribbing and cuffs: size US 4 (3.5 mm) 16 in (40 cm) circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting.
Note: choose whichever needle size achieves gauge. The smaller needle should be 2 US sizes smaller than the larger needle.

Gauge
4 in (10 cm) = 20 sts & 30 rnds in stockinette stitch using MC and main needles, after blocking.

Notions
Darning needle, scissors, stitch markers (at least 6), waste yarn or stitch holders

Techniques Used
Cable Cast-on: Video Tutorial by Andrea Mowry
Pick up and knit on cast-on edge: Video Tutorial by Annie Gatzlaff
Icelandic Bind-off: Video Tutorial by Brooklyn Tweed
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