Strippie Sweater - KnitSis

Strippie Sweater by Knit Sis

What Is Being Made

The Strippie Sweater is a colorful, oversized knitted sweater designed to showcase asymmetric striping patterns. This intermediate-level knitting project combines sport weight yarns to create a sweet and chic garment that allows knitters to experiment with color combinations like a true color scientist. The sweater is available in six sizes ranging from XS to XXL, making it accessible for various body types and preferences.

Construction Method and Techniques

The Strippie Sweater employs a bottom-up construction approach, which is a popular method for sweater knitting that allows for easy adjustments and fitting as you progress. The body is knitted in the round until the armholes are reached, creating a seamless torso section. Once the armholes are established, the knitting transitions to flat knitting for both the back and front panels. The shoulder stitches are then joined together using a three needle bind off, a professional finishing technique that creates a secure and neat seam at the shoulders. After the body is complete, sleeve stitches are picked up from the armhole opening and worked in the round, maintaining the seamless aesthetic of the garment.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

While the specific stitch patterns are not detailed in the pattern documentation, the Strippie Sweater features asymmetric stripes as its primary design element. The construction relies on fundamental knitting techniques including knitting in the round, flat knitting, and the three needle bind off method for joining shoulder seams. The gauge is critical for this project: 16 stitches by 20 rows over 10cm x 10cm when using 6mm needles, ensuring proper fit and drape across all size options.

Yarn and Materials

The Strippie Sweater is knitted by combining two complementary yarns held together throughout the project: Hobbii Friends Extra Merino and Hobbii Friends Kid Silk. This blend creates a luxurious fiber combination that offers both warmth and elegance. The pattern requires four distinct colors to achieve the asymmetric stripe effect. Yarn quantities vary by size, with XS and S sizes requiring 2 skeins each of Extra Merino in color A, while larger sizes (M through XXL) require 3 skeins. Kid Silk requirements range from 2 to 3 skeins depending on the selected size. The recommended needles are 6mm for achieving the correct gauge. This sport weight yarn choice, combined with the merino and kid silk fibers, creates a garment that is both breathable and luxuriously soft against the skin.

Size Range and Gauge Information

• Available sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
• Finished width measurements: 45cm to 50cm depending on size
• Gauge: 16 stitches x 20 rows per 10cm x 10cm square
• Needle size: 6mm