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Why did I choose this name? This sweater is simplicity itself, and a cross between a poncho and a sweater, so I called it “Simponeater”.
This is a dream sweater: beautifully simple and a joy to knit as well as to wear. Simponeater is a gorgeous, naturally oversized sweater perfect for variable early season weather. A super fun and fast knitting project, and is the perfect first time project for those knitters who have always been afraid of making a sweater. With its comfortable relaxed oversized fit, you will be sure that it will fit you no matter what. Hours of relaxing, meditative and simple knitting time result in relaxed garter stitch goodness with contrasting color detail. Colors and contrast take center stage in this circular yoke pullover. It’s the perfect traveling or TV time project. Wear it over your favorite dress, with jeans, with skirt or even layered over your favorite nightwear. I really do love the way this sweater turned out. Every stitch was enjoyable and it is one of the most versatile pieces in my wardrobe.

Simponeater is a comfortable and relaxed round-yoke sweater worked completely seamlessly from the top down as one piece featuring meditative garter stitch, with two strands of wool/mohair fingering/lace or other weight yarn held together and requires minimal finishing. Starting at the neckline, short rows are worked back and forth to create a higher back neck and then the round-yoke is worked down to the sleeve separation. The sleeve stitches are then placed on hold, underarm stitches are cast on and the rest of the body is worked in rounds down to the hem. The straight balloon sleeves are also worked top down to the 1x1 twisted colorful Rib cuffs.
The sweater is designed to fit with a lots of positive ease. If you want your sweater to have a closer fit, you can knit a smaller size. Adjust the length of the sleeves and the body easily to fit your personal style (perfect try-on-as-you-knit sweater).
This design is simple enough for a beginner, but still engaging for advanced knitters.

SIZES
XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL)
Sizes listed in the schematic are finished sweater measurements. Choose the size that is
36 - 50cm / 14 -20 inches larger than your actual bust circumference.
Sample shown (Page 1) is a size M on a model with a 93cm / 36 bust, worn with 47cm /18.5“ of positive ease (Photo 1).

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference: 118.5 (129, 140, 152, 162.5, 175, 184) cm / 46.5 (50.5, 55, 60, 64, 69, 72.5) inches.

GAUGE
15 stitches and 22 rounds (11 ridge) = 10cm / 4 inches in garter stitch in the round with 6.00 (US 10) needles, after blocking.

Swatch. You should always knit your swatch the same way that the pattern is knit. In this case - in the round. Block your swatch as you will your finished garment and allow it to dry fully before measuring. Take time to save time and always use the needle size necessary to achieve given gauge (match the tension). Bear in mind that every yarn it’s own characteristics and stretchability, which means that the gauge may vary between the swatch and the finished garment.

MATERIALS
Yarn:
• Jamieson & Smith 2 Ply Jumper Weight (100% Shetland wool, 25grams/0.88ounces – 115 meters/125 yards) or any other fingering weight yarn;
• Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk (77% alpaca, 23% silk, 25 grams/0.88 ounces –
140 meters/153 yards);
• Drops Karisma (100% wool,
50 grams/1.76 ounces – 100 meters/109 yards).
Or whatever of yarn in correct gauge (lace, fingering or worsted weight)

MC (main color):
6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9) skeins / approx. 860 (935, 1000, 1065, 11, 1205, 1285 meters/ 940 (1022, 1094, 1164, 1252, 1318, 1406 yards) of Jamieson & Smith 2 ply Jumper Weight, colorway 203 (light grey) and held together with 6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10) skeins / approx. 860 (935, 1000, 1065, 1145, 1205, 1285 meters/ 940 (1022, 1094, 1164, 1252, 1318, 1406 yards) Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk, colorway 02 (light grey).

CC (contrasting color):
1 skein / 100 meters/109 yards Drops Karisma, colorway 52 (Dark Mustard)
1 skein 100 meters/109 yards Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk - Curry (19)
Yardage: please note that yardage is estimated and may vary depending on yarn used and your personal modifications.

NEEDLES
Needle sizes noted are suggestions only
Main needles: 6.00 (US 10) 40cm/16“, 80cm/32“, 100cm/40“ circular needle and matching set DPNs (or longer circular needle if you prefer the magic loop) for body and sleeves.
Neck ribbing needles: 5.5 mm (US 9) 40cm/16“ long circular needle or DPNs (or longer circular needle if you prefer the magic loop method)
Sleeve ribbing needles: 3.50 (US 4) 40cm/16“ long circular needle or DPNs (or longer circular needle if you prefer the magic loop method).

OTHER TOOLS
Stitch holders or waste yarn, stitch marker, tapestry needle, blocking tools.

And thank you again my dear test knitters. Without you, this pattern isn’t here ….

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