Style TIE ME UP SWEATER knitwear pattern instructions. The pattern comes in a PDF file, and can be downloaded and printed from the computer.

Size chart

Size (cm) XXS XS S M L XL

1.Bust circumference

127 129 131 133 135 137

2.Length, mid-back (excluding neck edge)

29 29 29 33 33 33

3.Length sleeves

50 52 54 55 55 55

4.Length neckline to armpit

36 36 36 36 36 36

5.Length on straps

86 88 90 92 92 92

Measurements are taken before washing. The sweater is intentionally oversized and taken when untied, it can be worn as a dress. Sleeves are extra long. The design is bulky and relaxed.

Skills Needed

Knitting in the round

Ribbing

Increases (M1R, M1L)

i-Cord

Knit buttonholes (YO, K2tog)

Stitched finishing (neckline, cuffs)

Materials

Yarn: Organic Merino DK from Thelma Steimann (100% organic merino wool), approx. 225 m/100 g skein. Soft, high-quality base.

Yarn quantity: 7 (7) 8 (8) 9 (9) skeins

Needles:

Circular 4 mm, 40 cm & 80 cm (body & sleeves)

Circular 3.5 mm, 40 cm (neckline)

2 × DPN 4 mm (straps)

Notions:

Tapestry needle (for weaving ends, stitching neckline & cuffs)

Stitch markers

2 × stitch holder cords or scrap yarn

Gauge

Stockinette stitch, 4 mm needles: 21 sts × 29 rows = 10 × 10 cm

Adjust needle size to achieve correct gauge.

Good to know

Sweater is worked top-down in raglan style. Begin at the neckline, work the yoke, separate sleeves and body, then finish hem and cuffs. Neckline and cuffs are folded and stitched for a double layer. Strap holes are knitted into the fabric; straps are worked separately and sewn in place.