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Louvre Sweater in Berroco Lumi

What is Being Made

The Louvre Sweater is an intermediate-level knitted pullover designed by Åsa Buchta. This garment is available in twelve sizes, ranging from 38½ inches to 74 inches in bust circumference, with finished lengths between 21½ and 24½ inches. The sweater is designed with approximately 2–4 inches of positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit. The pattern is shown in size 42 inches (106.5 cm) bust measurement.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

The Louvre Sweater employs circular knitting techniques, utilizing a 16-inch circular needle in size 3 (3.25 mm) for construction. The pattern incorporates a stitch pattern worked on larger needles, with ribbed or fitted sections worked on smaller needles to create definition and structure. Waste yarn and removable stitch markers are used throughout the construction process to hold stitches during shaping and assembly. The sweater is designed to be blocked after completion to achieve accurate finished measurements.

Stitches and Pattern Details

The Louvre Sweater features a Pattern Stitch as its primary stitch work, which creates visual interest and texture across the body of the garment. The pattern stitch is worked at a gauge of 27 stitches and 35 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) on the larger needles after blocking. This gauge is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements and fit. Ribbing or textured stitches are incorporated using the smaller needles to create fitted edges and transitions between pattern sections.

Yarn and Materials

The Louvre Sweater is designed to be worked in Berroco Lumi, a yarn produced by Berroco, Inc. The yarn weight is DK (light worsted), with each ball weighing 50 grams. Yarn requirements range from 11 to 21 balls depending on the finished size selected, with the size 42-inch version requiring 12 balls. The pattern specifies color #8130 Greenery.

Knitting needles required include:

• Size 3 (3.25 mm) needles for ribbed sections and a 16-inch circular needle for this size
• Size 5 (3.75 mm) needles for the main pattern stitch sections

Additional notions include waste yarn for holding stitches and removable stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping points. Accurate gauge measurement after blocking is emphasized as critical for ensuring the sweater achieves the intended finished measurements.