A decadent sweater fit for sparkly holiday parties, cosy layering, and midnight meetings. Knit in Moondrake Yarn Co. Fuwa Fuwa, this brushed cashmere blend creates a luxurious fabric on its own for the collar. Then stripe it with another fine wool yarn to make the most of one precious skein!
YARN
Moondrake Yarn Co. Fuwa Fuwa (70 % brushed cashmere, 30% merino) 288 m / 315 y per 50 g
C1: 1 skein for all sizes
Shown in Dark Spruce
Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Light (100 % wool) 200 m / 219 y per 50 g
C2: 2 (3, 3, 3 ) (4, 4, 5) (5, 6, 7) skeins
Shown in Midnight Sea
While the body and sleeves of this sweater are easily customized, please note that adding length will affect yardage requirements.
TOOLS
3.25 mm (US 3) 16” & 32” circular and DPNs or preferred needles for small circumference knitting
3.75 mm (US 5) 16, 24 & 32” circular needles and DPNs or preferred needles for small circumference knitting
Spare yarn or cord for holding sleeve stitches
Stitch markers
Darning needle to weave in ends
GAUGE
20 stitches & 34 rounds = 10 cm / 4” in stockinette in 4-row stripe pattern, after steam blocking
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10)
36 (38, 41, 44) (48, 51, 53.5) (57, 60.5, 65)” at bust.
Designed to be worn with 2-6” positive ease: pick a size 2-6” larger than your actual bust measurement, depending on the desired fit.
Pattern details
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Category: Sweater → Pullover
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Yarn weight: Light Fingering
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Gauge: 20 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches in stockinette in four-row stripe
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Needle size: US 5 - 3.75 mm
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Yardage: 753 - 1848 yards (689 - 1690 m)
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Sizes: 36 (38, 41, 44) (48, 51, 53.5) (57, 60.5, 65)”
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Languages: English, French
This is a digital pattern (PDF download). No yarn or physical product is included.
