Product Description
This is an easy-to-knit project for the next summer season: Chiara is worked bottom up in single pieces and contains very easy color work stitch patterns. Even the tweed pattern is easy to do, because you always work with only one color per row.
MATERIALS USED FOR THIS SWEATER:
BC Garn “Allino” (50 % linen, 50 % cotton, yardage 137 yds 125 m / 50 g); 250 (300/350/400/450/500/550) g in natural, each 100 (100/150/150/200/200/250) g in silver grey and pink, furthermore 50 (50/50/50/50/100/100) g in light blue
US size 2½ 3 mm circular needles, 16” and 32” 40 and 80 cm long
US size 4 3,5 mm circular needles, 32” 80 cm long
GAUGE:
22 sts and 33 rows in stockinette stitch with smaller needles = 4” [10 x 10 cm]
Chiara Summer Sweater by Rita Maassen
What is Being Made
Chiara is a summer sweater designed by Rita Maassen, a knitwear designer from fashionworks. This is a lightweight pullover sweater intended for warm-weather wear, available in seven sizes ranging from XS to 3XL. The finished bust circumference ranges from 34½ inches (88 cm) in the smallest size to 52 inches (134 cm) in the largest size. The sweater is designed to fit with approximately 1½ to 2 inches (4 to 6 cm) of positive ease at the bust, providing a comfortable, relaxed fit rather than a fitted silhouette.
Craft and Primary Technique
Chiara is created using the knitting craft. This downloadable PDF pattern is suitable for beginners, making it an accessible project for knitters who are developing their fundamental skills. The pattern includes detailed schematics to assist with understanding measurements and construction throughout the project.
Yarn and Materials
This pattern calls for BC Garn "Allino," a blend of 50% linen and 50% cotton. This fiber composition makes the sweater breathable and ideal for summer wear. The yarn is a DK weight, which is a medium-light yarn suitable for creating garments with good drape and structure.
Yardage requirements vary by size:
- XS: 250 g total (100 g natural, 100 g silver grey)
- S/M: 300 g total (100 g natural, 100 g silver grey)
- L: 350 g total (150 g natural, 150 g silver grey)
- XL: 400 g total (150 g natural, 150 g silver grey)
- XXL: 450 g total (200 g natural, 200 g silver grey)
- 3XL: 500 g total (200 g natural, 200 g silver grey)
- 3XL: 550 g total (250 g natural, 250 g silver grey)
The pattern uses two colors from the BC Garn "Allino" range: natural (color #05) and silver grey (color #07), allowing for creative colorwork possibilities within the design.
Pattern Details and Design Features
Designer: Rita Maassen, Knitwear Design Studio
Format: Downloadable PDF pattern
Difficulty Level: Beginner
Yarn Weight: DK
The pattern includes comprehensive schematic diagrams at the end to provide detailed measurement information, helping knitters understand the finished dimensions and construction details of each size option.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Pages: | 7 |
| Designer: | Rita Maassen |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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