Diamonds & stripes by alfa knits

Diamonds & stripes

Knitting
April 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stitch pattern
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
1094 - 1640 yards (1000 - 1500 m)
XS-S, M-L, XL-XXL and XXXL (see notes)
English
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Diamonds & stripes is a simple slightly oversized (or more fitted depending on your yarn choice) pullover with a basic raglan sleeve inset. It is worked top down and seamlessly in the round. It features a lattice / diamond pattern on the body, twisted rib patterns on the sleeves and in the middle of front and back and a split hem that is longer at the back.
A note on yarn choice: if you want a relaxed, oversized look (as the model), choose a yarn with some drape (wool/silk blends or alpaca), but if you prefer a more fitted look, choose a bouncy wool with some elasticity.

The pattern has been tech edited by Sue-Cat and testknit

Sizes
XS-S, M-L, XL-XXL, XXXL
finished measurements chest: 39¾, 44, 52, 59¾ “ (101, 112, 132, 152 cm)
Intended to be worn with positive ease (10 to 25 cm / 4 to 10”).
Model is wearing M-L with 20 cm / 8” ease.

What you’ll need
DK weight
yardage: ± 1000/1200/1350/1500 m (1100/1320/1480/1650 yards)

4 mm (US 6) circular needle
3.5 mm (US 4) circular needle
3 mm (US 2½) circular needle
cable needle
9 markers
tapestry needle

Gauge
lattice pattern blocked: 21 sts and 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4” x 4”)
twisted rib pattern slightly stretched: 20.5 sts and 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4” x 4”)