Ode

Knitting
September 2014
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette, blocked
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
1149 - 1915 yards (1051 - 1751 m)
Hip 33.75 (37.5, 39.5, 41.25, 42.5, 44.25, 48, 51, 54.75)”
English Italian
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Available as an individual pattern download, or as part of the 5-pattern Layer Collection.

A fine-knit pullover that simplifies a sweater to its basic elements. Seamless, minimal details, dolman cap sleeves and an elegant round neck. A real chameleon that blends with modern or tweedy sensibilities.

Skill Level
beginner-intermediate

Finished Measurements
Hip 33.75 (37.5, 39.5, 41.25, 42.5, 44.25, 48, 51, 54.75)”
Length 25 (25.5, 25.75, 25.5, 26, 25.75, 25.75, 26.25, 26.75)”

Yarn
4 skeins fingering weight yarn, 383 yards/100 grams per skein. Shown in Americo Original Merino Superwash Fine Sport, 100% Superwash Merino.

Gauge
26 stitches and 36 rows = 4”/10cm in Stockinette after blocking. Gauge is important for this project.

Needles
US 4/3.5 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needles
US 3/3.25 mm (or one size smaller than gauge) circular and one set double pointed needles (or your preferred method of working in a small round)

Other Supplies
2 Stitch markers
Blunt yarn needle
spare circular needle for holding stitches, in gauge size or smaller

Construction Notes
Ode is worked in the round from the bottom up. Dolman sleeves are shaped at the same time as body. At undearms, front and back are separated and worked separately. Back shoulders are shaped with short rows and joined to front shoulders with three needle bind off. Neck and armhole edging are picked up and worked in finishing.

Acknowledgements
Thank you Nicole for modelling.

Thank you Maria Rosa Spighetti for the Italian translation.