Millie Sweater by MINGBI LUO

Millie Sweater

Knitting
February 2024
Itoricot, Tweed Bouclé
all 3 are used in this pattern
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Twisted Ribbing
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1312 - 2187 yards (1200 - 2000 m)
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL)
English
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Pattern includes:
Written explanation
Photo reference
Video link for technique

Difficulty: Experienced Beginner / Intermediate

Millie sweater is an oversized knitwear that is suitable for wearing underneath a winter coat or show case contrast texture on its own. This casual looking garment features turtleneck collar, feminine twisted ribbing shoulder lines, fluffy bouclé body and long twisted ribbing edges at sleeves.
Millie sweater is worked from top down in the round in one piece.

SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL)

MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 116 (121) 126 (131) 136 (141) 145 (150) cm
45.7 (47.6) 49.6 (51.6) 53.5 (55.5) 57.1 (59.1) inches
Length (measured from mid-back without turtleneck):
60 (61) 63 (65) 67 (69) 71 (73) cm
23.6 (24) 24.8 (25.6) 26.4 (27.2) 28 (28.7) inches

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
3.5 mm US 4 circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm 16, 32 or 40 inches )
4 mm US 6 circular needles (40, 80 or 100 cm 16, 32 or 40 inches )
5 mm US 8 circular needles (40, 80 or 100 cm 16, 32 or 40 inches )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge
4 mm US 6 crochet hook - if using double crochet bind-off method

KNITTING DENSITY
In twisted ribbing (k1tbl, p1tbl) using 4 mm US 6 needles
21 sts x 32 rounds = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches
In stockinette stitch using 5 mm US 8 needles
16.5 sts x 24 rounds = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches

SIZE GUIDE
The sweater is intended for a relaxing fit with approx. 25-30 cm 9.8-11.8 inches of positive ease for size XS-L, approx. 15-20 cm 5.9-7.9 inches of positive ease for size XL-4XL. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) are designed to fit a bust circumference of 85-90 (90-95) 95-100 (100-110) 110-120 (120-125) 125-130 (130-140) cm 33.5-35.5 (35.5-37.5) 37.5-39.5 (39.5-43.25) 43.25-47.25 (47.25-49.25) 49.25-51 (51-55) inches.

SUGGESTED MATERIALS
Twisted Ribbing Yarn
100 (100) 150 (150) 150 (200) 200 (200) gr.
Knitting for Olive, Merino, 50 gr. / 250 m - Cream
100 (100) 150 (150) 150 (200) 200 (200) gr.
Isager, Alpaca 2, 50 gr. / 250 m - Col. E0

Main Body Yarn
700 (800) 800 (900) 1000 (1150) 1250 (1350) m
Itoricot, Tweed Bouclé - Natural

Knit the twisted ribbing with 1 strand of merino and 1 strand of alpaca 2 together. Knit the main body with 1 strand of tweed bouclé.

YARN ALTERNATIVES
Twisted Ribbing Yarn Alternatives
2 strands of any fingering (4 ply) yarn holding together OR 1 strand of any DK (8 ply) yarn would be good options.

Main Body Yarn Alternatives
1 strand of any bouclé yarn OR 1 strand of any DK (8 ply) to worsted (10 ply) yarn would be good options