What you'll need
| Sizes: | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finished bust, in: | 31 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 47 | 51 | 55 | 59 |
| Finished bust, cm: | 77.5 | 87.5 | 97.5 | 107.5 | 117.5 | 127.5 | 137.5 | 147.5 |
| To fit bust, in: | 28 | 32 | 36 | 40 | 44 | 48 | 52 | 56 |
| To fit bust, cm: | 70 | 80 | 90 | 100 | 110 | 120 | 130 | 140 |
Isager Merilin (228 yds / 208 m per 50 g skein, 80 % wool, 20 % flax) - 61, Rose
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4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
Product Description
Misty Woodlands Sweater is a lightweight, raglan sleeved sweater with a beautiful lace pattern on front. It’s worked from top down and requires minimal finishing. The pattern includes instructions for a short sleeved version. The work begins with the neck ribbing. The neckline is then shaped with short rows. When the raglan increases are completed, sleeve stitches are placed on hold and body is worked in the round towards the hem, adding a slight A-shaping. Sleeve stitches are then placed back on needles and the sleeves are worked in the round towards the cuffs. The pattern includes a photo tutorial for German short rows. The Lace pattern is both charted and fully written out.
Designed to be worn with approximately 3” / 7.5 cm of positive ease. Shown in size S.
GAUGE 24 sts and 34 rows in Stockinette stitch using larger needles = 4” / 10 cm after blocking Use the needle size that gives you the correct gauge.
Misty Woodlands Sweater by SuviKnits
What is Being Made
The Misty Woodlands Sweater is a lightweight, top-down raglan sweater featuring a beautiful lace pattern on the front. This design offers versatility with instructions for both long-sleeved and short-sleeved versions, making it suitable for various seasons and preferences. The sweater is constructed to minimize finishing work, making it an efficient project from cast-on to bind-off.
Construction Method and Techniques
This sweater is worked from the top down, beginning with neck ribbing at the neckline. The pattern employs short rows to shape the neckline, creating a custom fit around the shoulders and neck area. A detailed photo tutorial for German short rows is included in the pattern to guide knitters through this shaping technique.
Once the neckline shaping is complete, raglan increases are worked to create the characteristic raglan sleeve cap. After the raglan shaping is finished, sleeve stitches are placed on hold while the body is worked in the round toward the hem. During this body section, the pattern incorporates A-shaping, creating a subtle fitted silhouette. The sleeves are then returned to needles and worked in the round toward the cuffs, completing the garment with minimal seaming required.
Stitches and Lace Pattern
The sweater features a prominent lace pattern displayed on the front of the garment. To accommodate different learning styles and preferences, the lace pattern is provided in both charted and fully written-out formats. This dual presentation allows knitters to follow either visual charts or line-by-line written instructions, whichever method they find most comfortable.
Yarn and Materials
The Misty Woodlands Sweater is designed to be worked in 4-ply yarn weight, which creates the lightweight fabric characteristic of this design. Knitters will need appropriate needles for working with 4-ply yarn in both flat and circular configurations, as the pattern involves working in the round for the body and sleeves while also incorporating ribbing at the neckline and cuffs.
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with some experience. The inclusion of techniques such as short rows, raglan shaping, and lace pattern work requires solid foundational skills, while the top-down construction and detailed instructions provide support throughout the project.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | SuviKnits |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | The amounts given above are for the long sleeved version. For short-sleeved version you'll need approximately 3 (4, 4, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8) skeins |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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