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The Consonance Sweater is a timeless design that beautifully symbolises the harmonious bond shared between partners. Inspired by my husband’s unwavering presence in our relationship, this sweater embodies classical elegance intertwined with subtle intricacies, reflecting the stability and simplicity that define our love story.

Crafted seamlessly from the top down, “Consonance” exudes a classic charm with a hint of modern flair. Its simple yet enchanting design ensures an engaging knitting journey, resulting in a sophisticated final piece.

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The sweater’s set-in sleeve construction, shaped using short rows, guarantees a comfortable and flattering fit. With just the right amount of intriguing detail, it strikes the perfect harmony between tradition and innovation, akin to the balance found in a loving partnership.

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Difficulty: Intermediate.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)

Finished bust circumference:

• 92 (100.5, 110.5, 120.5, 130.5, 140.5, 150.5, 160.5, 170.5) cm
• 36¾ (40¼, 44¼, 48¼, 52¼, 56¼, 60¼, 64¼, 68¼)” Designed to be worn with 10-15 cm / 4-6” positive ease around the chest.

To choose the most appropriate size, measure the wearer’s chest and add the preferred ease. Or measure the circumference of an already-owned sweater that fits well. Then find the closest finished chest circumference.

Yarn: Fingering weight yarn. Depending on the length of the sweater, allow approximately:

• 1445 (1505, 1585, 1665, 1700, 1820, 1915, 2035, 2020) m
• 1580 (1645, 1735, 1820, 1860, 1990, 2095, 2225, 2210) yds

Yarn used in the sample (Size 4) is 5 skeins of Uschitita Merino Singles (100% Superwash merino; 366 m 400 yds / 100 g) in colourway Factum.

Gauge: 24 sts & 32 rows = 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette stitch on larger needles, blocked.

Suggested needles:

• 3.25 mm (US 3) circulars 60-100 cm / 24-40″ long and (optional) DPNs for small circumference knitting
• 2.75 mm (US 2) circulars 60-100 cm / 24-40″ long and (optional) DPNs for small circumference knitting

Notions: Stitch markers, row counter, scissors, tape measure, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle.

Techniques used: Backwards loop cast-on, lifted increases, short rows, knitting in the round.

Construction notes: The sweater is worked seamlessly in the round from the top down. We start by casting on stitches for the back neckline and shaping the shoulders with lifted increases. The back is then worked down to the underarms, with armhole shaping increases.
Next, we pick up stitches along the back shoulders to create the front shoulders, working each side separately with increases that shape the front neckline. The fronts are joined, and we continue working down to the underarms, incorporating armhole shaping increases.
Once the back and front are joined together, we knit the body in the round all the way down to the hem, and finish with a 2x2 rib on smaller needles.
For the sleeves, we pick up stitches along the shoulder edges and the underarm cast-on edge. The sleeve caps are shaped using short rows. Continuing in the round, we knit the sleeves all the way to the cuffs which are finished with a 2x2 rib.
To add a finishing touch, a double-folded collar is added by picking up stitches around the neckline.