Product Description
Knitting your favoured pullover in the color of your choice ☺
KNITTING NEEDLES You need circular knitting needles 10 (6 mm) & 15 (10 mm) (cable 80 or 100 cm).
GAUGE 7 sts x 8 r = 10 cm x 10 cm. To obtain the gauge you might change the knitting needles to another size.
KNITTING PATTERN Stockinette stitch, garter stitch pattern.
LANGUAGE - ENGLISH - GERMAN
You will receive the instruction for the WOOL QUALITY - Ingenua Mohair 78% mohair 13% polyamid 9% wool, 140 m, 50 gr.
YOU NEED THIS AMOUNT OF WOOL - Ingenua Mohair Katia: in our Shop: Beemohr. ☆ 32/34: 2 balls ☆ 36/38: 3 balls ☆ 40/42: 4 balls ☆ 44/46: 4 balls
CONTENT for your knitting instruction - Pattern for size: 2/4, 6/8, 10/12, 14/16. - Model Picture & sewing pattern. - Easy to understand description.
DIFFICULTY For knitters with some experiences.
Light Mohair Sweater by Beemohr
What is Being Made
This is a Sweater Cappuccino, a pullover-style knitted sweater designed by independent designer Beemohr. The garment is constructed as a three-piece design, with the front and back knitted together in one piece, followed by separate sleeve components. This sweater is suitable for intermediate-level knitters and is available in multiple sizes ranging from XS to L.
Knitting Techniques Used
The Sweater Cappuccino employs several fundamental knitting techniques to create its structure and fit:
- Garter stitch edging: The lower body begins with garter stitch, worked over approximately 6 cm (2.4 inches) using smaller needles to create a textured, elastic edge
- Stockinette stitch body: The main body of the sweater transitions to stockinette stitch for a smooth, classic knit fabric
- Armhole shaping: The design incorporates bind-offs at the beginning of rows followed by decreases using knit-two-together (K2tog) techniques to shape the armholes
- Gauge-based sizing: The pattern emphasizes checking gauge to ensure proper fit, with specific stitch and row counts provided for accurate sizing
Stitches Used
The pattern utilizes two primary stitch patterns:
- Garter stitch: Created by knitting every row, this stitch provides texture and elasticity for the ribbed lower edge
- Stockinette stitch: Formed by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side, this creates the smooth primary fabric of the sweater body
Materials and Tools
The Sweater Cappuccino is designed to be worked in Katia Ingenua mohair yarn, a luxurious blend composed of 78% mohair, 13% polyamide, and 9% wool. This fiber composition creates a soft, lightweight fabric with excellent drape and warmth.
Yarn requirements vary by size: XS requires 2 balls (42 grams), S requires 3 balls (68 grams), M requires 4 balls (102 grams), and L requires 4 balls (116 grams). The pattern specifies worsted weight yarn, which is a standard medium weight suitable for this garment style.
Two sets of needles are required: size 10 (6mm) needles for the garter stitch ribbing and size 15 (10mm) needles for the stockinette stitch body. Knitters should select needle size based on achieving the specified gauge of 7 stitches and 8 rows equaling 4 inches (10 centimeters) over stockinette stitch using the larger needles.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Pages: | 5 |
| Designer: | Beemohr |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, German |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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