The Modernist geometric stripe Sweater

Live your best Modernist life in this fun and vibrant sweater!

This Sweater is worked in in 3 pieces. The Front and Back are cast on as one and knit up in the round, beginning with 1x1 rib that then works into the colour work section. The Front and Back are then separated and worked in rows to create the armhole opening. Neck shaping is worked on the front. The sleeves are worked straight in rows in stocking stitch with rib cuffs, The neck is then picked up on straight needles and worked in 1x1 rib.

YARN

Kingcole Luxury merino DK (DK; 140m per 50g ball; 100% Merino Superwash

MC: Antique gold (3392) – 4 (4:4:5:5:6:6:7:7) x 50g balls

CC1: Pewter (2632) – 3 (3:3:3:4:4:4:5:5) x 50g balls

CC2: Teal (2634) - 2 (2:2;3:3:3:3:4:4) x 50g balls

OTHER MATERIALS

3.25mm circular needles, 80cm long.

4mm circular needles, 80cm long.

A pair of 3.25mm (US 3) knitting needles.

A pair of 4mm (US6) knitting needles.

2 x stitch holders

1 x stitch marker