Harley Sweater by Julie Robinson

Harley Sweater

Knitting
April 2021
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
8 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches
in Entrelac, Stockinette and Rib Stitch
US 13 - 9.0 mm
US 15 - 10.0 mm
680 - 970 yards (622 - 887 m)
1 (2, 3, 4) Bust Measurement of: 40 (50, 60, 70)” / 100 (125, 150, 175) cm
English

Welcome to the Spring 2021 Knitalong! Our knitalongs are wonderful way to learn and grow in new ways. We accomplish that through learning knitting skills, accountability (to stick to your knitting goal!), round the clock knitting support and connection with other like-minded makers. So we hope you’ll consider joining in!

About the pattern:

The Harley Sweater is an entrelac sweater knit with 5 of our unique, handspun yarns. It is worked bottom up, both in the round and flat. The entrelac stitch looks trickier than it actually is! We are excited to introduce this stunning technique to you during the Spring KAL.

In the video tutorials, Amy will guide you through every step of how to make this sweater from start to finish. Please make sure to check out the Test Knitters project pages to see the Harley Sweater on a range of beautiful bodies!

Here’s what you can expect in our knitalong:

~ Exclusive - these patterns will be exclusive to those that sign up for our KAL for 6 months. You will have access to all 5 patterns and video tutorial content forever through teachable.

~ Round the clock help - Amy and the Knit Collage team are here to help you make your project a total success!

~ Bonuses (!!!): This time around we are offering a ton of bonus patterns, the Flower Power Cardi, the Gumdrop Sweater, and the High Fives Cardi, plus a discount to purchase yarn for any future project at 20% off.

~ Weekly celebrity knitter pep talks! This is one of the best parts….let’s stay motivated!

~ Mindfulness - restorative yoga classes with incredible Boston area teachers, guided meditations by me and blog posts to inspire.

The kits will be available for ONE WEEK only. You’ll be able to purchase them from April 14th through the 21st.

We are happy to help you with a custom order but it must be placed over the phone to ensure you get the colors you would like. If you send an email request, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate your request in time before the order is shipped.

Give us a call to make this happen.

What comes in your kit:

  • Knitalong Guide with the pattern and all the info and resources you’ll need to be successful with your project. You will receive this as a PDF download with your kit purchase that will arrive by email once your kit ships.

  • Muslin pouch, tape measure, darning needle, Cocoknits stitch markers, faux leather Knit Collage label for you to sew onto your finished KAL piece and a pretty embellished ribbon from Amy’s India travels tying it all together.

What’s not included:

  • Needles

Pattern details:

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Knitter to Advanced Knitter

Needle Size:

Size US 13 (9 mm) 40” / 100 cm circular needles for rib trim using the magic loop method (or additional needles of the same size for your preference of small circumference knitting)

Size US 15 (10 mm) 40” / 100 cm circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge for the body, and for working the sleeves using the magic loop method (or additional needles of the same size for your preference of small circumference knitting)

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4)

Finished Measurements:

40 (50, 60, 70)” / 100 (125, 150, 175) cm

Recommended to be worn with 0-10” / 0-25.5 cm of positive ease. The fit for this sweater is a personal preference. It can be worn with little to no ease for a more fitted look or more positive ease for a slouchy, oversized look. The samples are shown in 3 sizes. The first sample is shown in a size 1 on a 34” / 86.3 cm bust with 4” / 10 cm of positive ease. The second sample is shown on a size 2 on a 39” / 99 cm bust with 11” / 27.9 cm of positive ease and the third sample is shown in a size 3 on a 49” / 124.4 cm bust with 11” / 27.9 cm of positive ease.

Gauge:

8 sts and 12 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch worked flat on the larger needle, steam blocked - used for gauge swatch

Materials:

Color 1: 2 (2, 2, 3) skeins Spun Cloud Yarn (100% wool; approx. 100 yds / 200 g) or Sister (100% wool; approx. 100 – 110 yds / 215 g)

Color 2: 2 (2, 2, 3) skeins Castaway (100% wool; approx. 68-70 yds / 100 g)

Color 3: 2 (2, 3, 3) skeins Wildflower Yarn (100% cotton; approx. 60 yds / 70 g)

Color 4: 2 (2, 3, 3) skeins Daisy Chain (95% wool / 4% Silk/ 1% Polyester; approx. 60 yds / 100 g)

Color 5: 1 (1, 2, 2) skein(s) Spun Cloud (100% wool; approx. 100 yds / 200 g) or Sister (100% wool; approx. 100 – 110 yds / 215 g)

Pattern Designer: Julie Robinson