The Bubble Sweater by Stephen West

The Bubble Sweater

Knitting
January 2019
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1150 - 1750 yards (1052 - 1600 m)
XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL)
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Choose two colors of DK weight yarn to knit this top-down seamless sweater. The textured bubbles in the yoke are worked by knitting into the stitch from four or six rows below. You only knit with one color at a time, so the bubble technique is deceptively simple and playful. Twisted ribbing frames the neckline and cuffs for crisp edges. Enjoy this easy and stylish yoked sweater!

If you’re hunting for Bubble Sweater yarn inspiration, check out our supply of La Bien Aimée Merino DK at Stephen & Penelope here.

Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL)

Finished Measurements: 33 (36, 41, 45, 49, 54)” / 84 (91, 104, 114, 124, 137)cm chest circumference. 14 (14, 15, 15, 17, 18)” / 36 (36, 38, 38, 43, 46)cm upper arm circumference. Yoke, Body, and Sleeve lengths are customizable.

Small blue sweater is shown with 3” / 8cm of positive ease.
Medium yellow sweater is shown without any ease for a fitted style.

Yarn: DK weight

Yardage: MC - approximately 1000 (1100, 1250, 1300, 1450, 1600)yds / 914 (1006, 1143, 1189, 1326, 1463)m
CC - 150yds / 137m

If you are using La Bien Aimée Merino DK, you will need 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7) MC skeins with 1 CC skein.

Shown in: La Bien Aimée Merino DK

Yellow Version (Medium)
MC - Shaela
CC - LBA Yellow

Blue Version (Small)
MC - Automne à Rhinebeck
CC - Isle of Arran

Needles: US 5 / 3.75mm circular in 40” / 100cm length
US 6 / 4mm circular in 40” / 100cm length Magic loop method is used for the collar, yoke, and sleeves.

Notions: 2 stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge: 22 sts & 30 rnds = 4” / 10cm in stockinette stitch with larger needle
Check your gauge to determine the best size and fit for you.