The Velvet Loop Sweater pattern is a modern knit featuring relaxed silhouette, wide sleeves with a beautiful decrease line towards the cuff. There are also two neckline options: a stand-up neckline with a modern gathered effect or a classic crew neck. This sweater lends itself to the relaxed fit and flatters all body shapes, making it a versatile piece for any wardrobe.

 The Velvet Loop Sweater is knitted bottom-up in the round (seamless). If you don’t in the round, the sweater can easily be worked flat in separate pieces with back and forth knitting, and it’s not difficult to adjust it to your preference. Short rows are employed to ensure a perfect fit for the shoulders.

 Examples of knitted projects can be found on Instagram under the hashtag #velvetloopsweater

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SIZE (to fit bust):
S (80-90cm; 32-35”), M (91-100cm; 36-39”), L (101-110cm; 40-43”), XL (110-120cm; 43-47”), XXL (121-130cm; 47-51”), XXXL (131-140cm; 51-55”).

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS approximate.
½ bust:
55/ 57.5/ 60/ 62.5/ 65/ 67.5 cm
(21.5/ 22.5/ 23.5/ 24.5/ 25.5/ 26.5 inches)
Length:
54/ 56/ 58/ 60/ 62/ 64 cm
(21/ 22/ 23/ 23.5/ 24.5/ 25 inches)

The Velvet Loop Sweater is designed to have approx. 20-30 cm (8-12 inches) of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be 20-30 cm (8-12 inches) larger in circumference than your bust measurement. The fit is slightly oversized.

The Velvet Loop Sweater is knit from the bottom up in the round. Once the work reaches the underarms, it is divided into two parts: the back yoke and the front yoke. The back yoke is worked first, and shoulder shaping is done at the top. The front yoke includes neckline shaping. Both yokes also include armhole decreases.

Next, the front and back yokes are joined along the shoulder seams. This is the only seam in the garment. The sleeves are worked top-down from the armhole. Forst, the sleeve cup is shaped using German short rows for a better fit. Then the sleeve is knit in the round without any decreases, and just before the cuff – worked in 1x1 rib – sharp decreases are made at the center of the sleeve. Finally, the neckline is finished with a 1x1 rib.

MATERIALS AND TOOLS:
Suggested yarn:

1. Lana Grossa RICCIO 84% Cotton, 16% Polyamide – 110 m (120 yds) in 50g, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 skeins – red sweater.
2. Drops Alpaca Boucle 80% Alpaca, 15% Wool, 5% Polyamide – 140m (153yds) in 50g, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 skeins – beige sweater with high collar.

Note: you can choose another yarn brand. It can be any worsted/aran weight yarn that allows to obtain the indicated gauge.
• A pair of 3.0mm (US 2.5, UK 11) 80-100 cm/ 32-40” circular needles for 1x1 rib finish at the body bottom. You may also need 40cm (16”) circular needles or DPNs for sleeve cuffs if you are not using the Magic Loop technique.
• A pair of 2.5mm (US 1.5, UK 12-13) 40cm (16”) circular needles for sleeve cuffs and neckband.
• A pair of 4.5mm (US 7, UK 7) 80-100 cm/ 32-40” circular needles for the main body. You may also need 40cm (16”) circular needles or DPNs for sleeves if you are not using the Magic Loop technique.
• Tapestry needle.
• 1 stitch holder or some waste yarn.
• Measuring tape.
• Some markers.
• Scissors.

GAUGE (TENSION) approximate:
16.5 sts x 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) in stockinette stitch after washing and blocking. The swatch is made with 4.5mm (US 7, UK 7) knitting needles.

If you have any questions or need help when knitting this sweater, please feel free to contact me.

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