My favorite sweater (cropped version) by Yvonne B. Thorsen

My favorite sweater (cropped version)

Knitting
November 2022
Knit Picks Swish DK
Garnstudio DROPS Merino Extra Fine
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette sts. Blocked
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
650 - 890 yards (594 - 814 m)
Small, (Medium, Large), X-Large. To fit chest:31-34, (35-38, 39-42), 43-46 “/ 78.7-86.3, (88.9-96.5, 99-106.7), 109.2- 116.8 cm
English Norwegian
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I can’t resist a loose, comfortable sweater I can enjoy in the office and on my free-time.
I had to make my own knitted cropped version in soft merino wool and mohair.
Everyone deserves a little comfort in their daily lives and this matches «My favorite pants» and «My favorite skirt» just perfect.

SIZES
Small, (Medium, Large), X-Large
To fit Chest: 31-34, (35-38, 39-42), 43-46 “/ 78.7-86.3, (88.9-96.5, 99-106.7), 109.2- 116.8 cm

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Neck opening: 18.7, (19.5, 20.3), 21“/ 47.5, (50, 51.5), 53.3 cm
Yoke length: 6.8, (7.2, 7.5), 7.8“ / 17.5, (18.4, 19.2), 20 cm
Chest circ.: 38.5, (42.1, 45.6), 50“ / 98, (107, 116), 127 cm
Under bust circ.: 28, (31.5, 35), 39“ / 71.3, (80, 88.7), 99 cm
Body length: 6, (6, 6), 6“ / 15, (15, 15), 15 cm
Arm length: 17.3, (17.3, 17.3), 17.3“/ 44, (44, 44), 44 cm
Bottom opening: 28, (31.5, 35), 39“ / 71.3, (80, 88.7), 99 cm

MATERIALS
Any DK weight yarn where you can obtain the right gauge. The sample in the picture is knitted in one tread Garnstudio Drops Baby merino and one tread Drops kid silk.

YARDAGE
650, (710, 800), 890 Yd. / 594, (649, 732), 814 m

NEEDLES
US 2.5 / 3.0 mm circular needle 16 or 24 “/ 40 or 60 cm for ribbing body.
US 2.5 / 3.0 mm circular needle 12“ / 30 cm or DPN’s for ribbing arms.
US 4.0 / 3.5 mm circular needle 16 or 24 “/ 40 or 60 cm for body.
US 4.0 / 3.5 mm circular needle 16“ / 40 cm or DPN’S for arms.

GAUGE
22 sts x 26 rows = 4 x 4 “/ 10 x 10 cm in st st on larger size needles. Blocked