Keep It Braids pullover

“Keep It Braids” V-neck pullover is worked seamlessly from the neck down. First, the Back Yoke is worked, then stitches for the Fronts are picked up along the shoulder, and the two halves of the Front, which are first worked separately, then joined to each other after shaping of the V-neckline. Back and Front are joined after armhole shaping has been completed, then the Body of the sweater is worked in one piece in the round to the desired overall length. Finally, the sleeves are worked from the armhole down, a subtle sleeve cap is added through short row shaping.

Needles and Materials:

– Yarn: Merino150 by Wollewien (100% Merino wool, 150 m / 50 g 164 yards / 1.76 ounces);

– circular knitting needles 3.25 mm US3 and 2.5 mm US1.5 or other size to obtain gauge;

– stitch markers, stitch holder, spare circular, extra cords or a piece of auxiliary yarn, tapestry needle;

– cable needle.

Gauge:

32 sts and 36 rows/rounds = 10x10 cm 4x4 in, in Main Pattern, on 3.25 mm US3 needles