Fluffísimo by Rastus Hsu

Fluffísimo

Knitting
March 2024
Sport (12 wpi) ?
20.5 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
990 - 2217 yards (905 - 2027 m)
9 sizes
English
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Inspiration
Provocative appropriation of unisex silhouette was an important inspiration to this modern and elegant design. Its straight clean lines echo with minimalism, pairing with exaggerated big V-neck band, it’s my intention to subvert the gender stereotypes that confine our societies for many centuries.

A sculptural-inspired neckband forms another indispensable element of Fluffísimo, it stands up and frames the neckline in a subtile way, giving a sophisticated appearance, portraying a soft and gentle image that evokes a sense of comfort in our heart. Depending on how you wear it, the shape of the neckband can highlight the shape of the neck or frame your shoulders and collar bone, giving it a sensual yet sophisticated vibe while moving around comfortably.

Skill Level
2/5

Skills Needed
Knit, purl, 1x1 alternating long-tail cast-on, German short row, 3-needle Bind off, mattress stitch, pick up stitches, 1x1 tubular bind-off.

Garment Construction
The sweater is knitted from the bottom up. It starts with knitting in the round from the hem to the body, then bind-off stitches for the underarms and knit front and back pieces separately. After seaming up the shoulders, pick up stitches to knit the sleeves and V-neck band.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9).
Sample Shown in size 2 with 26” 65 cm back length, 7 ½” 19 cm positive ease on male model and 6” 15 cm positive ease on female model.

Finished Measurements at Chest/Bust
38 (42, 46, 50, 54) (58, 62, 66, 70)“ 96.5 (106.5, 117, 127, 137) (147.5, 157.5, 167.5, 178) cm

Finished Length:
24 (25, 27, 28, 29) (30 ½, 31 ½, 31 ½, 32 ½)“ 60 (62.5, 67.5, 70, 72.5) (76.5, 79, 79, 81.5) cm

Materials
Yarn
Walcot x Les garçons Fluff (Sport weight yarn / 50 g / 219 yards / 200 meters; 55% Baby Alpaca, 18% Fine Merino Wool, 17% Mulberry Silk, 10% Yak, 100% Dreamy, color way Mist) 5 (6, 6, 7, 8) (9, 9, 10, 11) skeins.
Skein count shown in bold has less than half skein left for this size. Consider adding an extra skein.
Approximately 990 (1120, 1295, 1450, 1560) (1765, 1925, 2045, 2220) yds.
905 (1020, 1180, 1320, 1460) (1610, 1760, 1865, 2025) m.
Sample used approximately 270 g / 1183 yd / 1080 m, knitted in size 2 with 26” 65 cm back waist length.

Needle
US size 4 3.5 mm needles 16” 40 cm circular needles or size to obtain correct gauge.
US size 2 2.75 mm needles 32” 80 cm circular needles or size to obtain correct gauge.
US size 4 3.5 mm needles 32” 80 cm circular needles or size to obtain correct gauge.
A set of US size 2 2.75 mm double point needles (DPNs).

Notions
Stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle.

Gauge
20.5 sts and 34 rows = 4” 10 cm in stockinette stitch with US size 4 3.5 mm needles.