Begynder Sommerdis

Begynder Sommerdis is a modern oversized sweater with a relaxed silhouette, wide sleeves, and beautiful striped details.

Designed with beginners in mind, this sweater features a simple bottom-up construction and clear, step-by-step instructions. The body is worked in the round to the underarms, after which the front and back are completed separately. The shoulders are sewn together, and the sleeves are picked up and worked directly from the armholes.

Its loose fit and airy fabric make Begynder Sommerdis a lightweight sweater that is perfect for cool summer evenings, spring days, and layering throughout the year.

Skill Level

★★☆☆☆ Beginner

This pattern is suitable for adventurous beginners and knitters with basic knitting experience.

You should be comfortable with:

knitting in the round - knitting flat - knit and purl stitches - changing colors - picking up stitches - sewing shoulder seams

The pattern includes clear, beginner-friendly instructions throughout
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Sizes: XS–M (L–2XL) 3XL–5XL

Designed to fit a bust circumference of:
82–92 (97–108) 114–126 cm

Finished bust circumference:
118 (132) 146 cm

Yarn

Baby Alpaca Silkemohair – MosterMoster

Color 1: 1 (1) 1 ball
Color 2: 4 (5) 6 balls
Color 3: 2 (3) 4 balls

Gauge
8–9 stitches = 10 cm (4”) in stockinette stitch using a 9 mm (US 13) needle after washing and blocking.

Needles
8 mm (US 11) circular needle
9 mm (US 13) circular needle
60 cm and 80 cm cables
Stitch markers
Yarn Substitutions

Begynder Sommerdis can easily be knitted with other fluffy lace-weight yarns held as a single strand, provided the required gauge is achieved.

Construction:
Bottom-up construction
Worked primarily in the round
Front and back worked flat after the armholes
Shoulders sewn together
Sleeves picked up and worked from the armholes
Seamless sleeves
Oversized fit