City Sweater by Megan Lynch

City Sweater

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Knitting
October 2017
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
7 stitches and 9.5 rows = 4 inches
in k2, p1
US 17 - 12.0 mm
145 - 635 yards (133 - 581 m)
S (M, L, XL)
English
Discontinued. This digital pattern is no longer available online.

Bulky yarn can be overbearing to wear, but with all the modifications in this sweater you’re sure to find an option that works for you & your wardrobe. You can choose from (slightly) cropped or tunic length, sleeves or no sleeves, & cardigan or pullover. This is a pattern that you can truly make your own, & it will certainly be a cozy companion for years to come.

SIZING
– S (M, L, XL)
– Smallest waistline measurement: 33” (40”, 47”, 54”)
– Full finished measurements: see schematic on next page

FIBER
– Cropped (with sleeves): approximately 335 (360, 410, 455) yards super bulky yarn
– Cropped (sleeveless): approximately 145 (195, 245, 295) yards super bulky yarn
– Tunic (with sleeves): approximately 435 (500, 565, 635) yards super bulky yarn
– Tunic (sleeveless): approximately 275 (340, 405, 475) yards super bulky yarn
– All samples used We Are Knitters The Wool

GAUGE
– 7 sts & 9.5 rnds = 4” in k2, p1 pattern; blocked

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
– US Size 17 circular ndl; 24”-36” length based on size (use waist measurement as a guide)
– 1 set US Size 17 DPN
– Removable stitch markers
– Scrap yarn (for holding stitches)
– Tapestry needle
– Measuring tape
– Crochet hook (for steeking, optional)
– Blocking materials of your choice

SKILLS & NOTES
If you are confused or stuck, there are a lot of great tutorials online for all of these techniques!
– Long tail CO
– Knitting in the round
– Simple decreasing
– Sweater shaping
– Steeking (optional): a video tutorial can be found here: https://www.freesiafibers.com/blog/2017/10/18/city-sweate...
– Inset pockets (optional): a video tutorial can be found here: https://www.freesiafibers.com/blog/2017/10/18/city-sweate...
– German short rows
– Provisional CO
– Attached I-Cord edging
– NOTE: Instructions that say “LEFT” OR “RIGHT” (e.g. “FRONT LEFT”, “BACK LEFT”) refer to when you are looking at the garment with the RS facing; this means that the FRONT LEFT shoulder will actually match with the BACK RIGHT