Maha sweater by Petra Breakstone

Maha sweater

Knitting
August 2022
yarn held together
DK (11 wpi) ?
8 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 17 - 12.0 mm
470 - 950 yards (430 - 869 m)
34/36/38/40/42/44/46/48/50/52" in bust
English
This pattern is available for $6.00 USD buy it now

Enjoy knitting the wonderfully easy going, very casual Maha sweater.

As of 8/24/22 an updated PDF is available, PM me if you got an earlier version.

This loose fitting top is just great to wear and really, all year round. During the summer months it feels open and airy, letting plenty of air in when worn over a tank top or interesting bra and during the colder months simply slip it over a long sleeve tee. The long sleeves can be folded over for a more relaxed look.

The yarns used here make this top feel super airy and light, the rich textures are an extra bonus.
The two contrasting colors work well together and liven things up a bit. The colors meet seamlessly at the top of the sleeves and shoulders, as the entire sweater is knitted in one piece.
The sides of the body and under arms as well as the neckline are embellished, seamed with a simple crochet stitch. No worries, you can do this!

The back side is darker and a bit longer, the front neckline is slightly scooped and the back neckline is straight, there are plenty of added details here in this seemingly simple top.

For bust sizes ranging from 34/36, 38/40, 42/44, 46/48/50, 52. A positive ease of 8” is worked into each size, so pick your actual bust size to knit.

The pattern is fully written and features photos to guide you as well.

If you are wondering about the bag, the crochet pattern is available HERE and the kits are in Yarnz2go shop

Yarn
Each skein is hand wound, holds 160 yards (57 grams), consisting of 3 strands of yarns with two thick and thin cottons, adding the pebble texture and a straight smooth mercerized cotton providing stability. They can be tone on tone colors and some may feature two colors. Together they create a DK weight, an exclusive yarn to Yarnz2go.
Find the many color combos in knit kits at www.yarnz2go.com

Notions needed
US size 17 (12 mm) circular needle
36” (91 cm) in length.
Scrap yarn or interchangeable cord to place two sections on hold.
Crochet hook size I (5.5 mm) in size for finishing.
8 Lockable stitch markers for finishing.

Gauge
8 sts and 10 rows in 4” of stockinette stitch.

Techniques applied
Knitting, purling, decreasing, placing sections on hold to be picked up again later, binding off, finishing and embellishing with an easy crochet stitch.

Level of Expertise: Easy

Happy knitting!

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