Simply the Simplest Sweater (DK), Digital Knitting Pattern
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Simply the Simplest Sweater (DK)! I am a creature of habit so my first sweater was always going to be a Simply the Simplest and I really hope it is.
This pattern has been designed to be finished well and also to demonstrate how to convert a sweater from being knit flat to being knit in the round. In the Knit School Finishing School masterclass this pattern has been used to demonstrate a number of techniques.
A big thank you to everyone who tested this sweater at such short notice!
This sweater is designed to be worn according to your bust size. As it is a batwing style sweater, there will be a lot of ease throughout the body.
Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
See schematic for letters
Measurements in inches
To fit bust circumference 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)
A: Cast-on edge (per side) 16 (18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32)
B: Total length 23 (23.5, 23.75, 24.5, 25, 25.25, 26, 26.5, 27)
C: Wingspan 33.5 (34.5, 34.75, 34.75, 35.5, 42, 42, 42.75, 42.5)
D: Neck width (per side) 9.5 (9.75, 10.25, 10.25, 10.5, 10.75, 11.25, 11.25, 11.5)
Measurements in cms
To fit bust circumference 75 (85, 95, 105, 115, 125, 135, 145, 155)
A: Cast-on edge (per side) 40 (45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80)
B: Total length 57.5 (59, 59.5, 61.5, 62.5, 63, 65, 66.5, 67.5)
C: Wingspan 84 (86, 87, 87, 89, 105, 105, 107, 106)
D: Neck width (per side) 24 (24.5, 25.5, 25.5, 26.5, 27, 28, 28, 29)
The wingspan in sizes 1 to 5 is based on above the elbow to above the elbow measurements. The wingspan in sizes 6 to 9 is based on mid lower arm to mid lower arm. This is to preserve the batwing shape of the sleeves.
Yarn
Shown in Banshee Yarns Tibetan DK, 212 metres (232 yards) per 100g. Colour: Un-dyed.
This pattern is designed for double knitting weight yarn. For sizes 2, 4 & 6 the yarn usage on the final ball is low. Please consider this when substituting yarn, particularly if you are buying yarn in 50g increments.
Yarn requirements
Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
100g skeins of Tibetan DK 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8)
Yards 850 (995, 1110, 1215, 1330, 1510, 1625, 1750, 1860)
Metres 780 (910, 1015, 1110, 1215, 1380, 1485, 1600, 1700)
Banshee Yarns Tibetan Silk DK can be bought here on The Loveliest Yarn Company site.
When you buy 4 or more skeins of the undyed Tibetan Silk DK, you get a free copy of this pattern.
Gauge
22 stitches and 28 rows to 4in / 10cm over stocking stitch worked flat on 4mm needles. Please check your gauge and adjust needles sizes as required.
Needles & Notions
★ Sizes 1 to 5: 3.5mm 100cm circular needle, 4mm 120cm circular needle and spare 4mm for the three-needle cast-off.
★ Sizes 6 to 9: 3.5mm 120cm circular needle, 4mm 150cm circular needle and spare 4mm for the three-needle cast-off.
★ Scrap yarn or long cable to hold body stitches before the three-needle cast-off.
★ Tapestry needle.
★ Scissors.
★ Measuring tape.
Construction Notes
The garment is worked as two halves, with the stitches of both pieces being left ‘live’ before the three needle cast-off is complete.
The pattern includes an extra stitch on each side of the front and back pieces to allow for mattress stitch seaming.
Techniques
★ Mattress stitch
★ Three-needle cast-off
★ Grafting / Kitchener Stitch
This pattern has been designed to be finished well and also to demonstrate how to convert a sweater from being knit flat to being knit in the round. In the Knit School Finishing School masterclass this pattern has been used to demonstrate a number of techniques.
A big thank you to everyone who tested this sweater at such short notice!
This sweater is designed to be worn according to your bust size. As it is a batwing style sweater, there will be a lot of ease throughout the body.
Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
See schematic for letters
Measurements in inches
To fit bust circumference 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)
A: Cast-on edge (per side) 16 (18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32)
B: Total length 23 (23.5, 23.75, 24.5, 25, 25.25, 26, 26.5, 27)
C: Wingspan 33.5 (34.5, 34.75, 34.75, 35.5, 42, 42, 42.75, 42.5)
D: Neck width (per side) 9.5 (9.75, 10.25, 10.25, 10.5, 10.75, 11.25, 11.25, 11.5)
Measurements in cms
To fit bust circumference 75 (85, 95, 105, 115, 125, 135, 145, 155)
A: Cast-on edge (per side) 40 (45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80)
B: Total length 57.5 (59, 59.5, 61.5, 62.5, 63, 65, 66.5, 67.5)
C: Wingspan 84 (86, 87, 87, 89, 105, 105, 107, 106)
D: Neck width (per side) 24 (24.5, 25.5, 25.5, 26.5, 27, 28, 28, 29)
The wingspan in sizes 1 to 5 is based on above the elbow to above the elbow measurements. The wingspan in sizes 6 to 9 is based on mid lower arm to mid lower arm. This is to preserve the batwing shape of the sleeves.
Yarn
Shown in Banshee Yarns Tibetan DK, 212 metres (232 yards) per 100g. Colour: Un-dyed.
This pattern is designed for double knitting weight yarn. For sizes 2, 4 & 6 the yarn usage on the final ball is low. Please consider this when substituting yarn, particularly if you are buying yarn in 50g increments.
Yarn requirements
Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
100g skeins of Tibetan DK 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8)
Yards 850 (995, 1110, 1215, 1330, 1510, 1625, 1750, 1860)
Metres 780 (910, 1015, 1110, 1215, 1380, 1485, 1600, 1700)
Banshee Yarns Tibetan Silk DK can be bought here on The Loveliest Yarn Company site.
When you buy 4 or more skeins of the undyed Tibetan Silk DK, you get a free copy of this pattern.
Gauge
22 stitches and 28 rows to 4in / 10cm over stocking stitch worked flat on 4mm needles. Please check your gauge and adjust needles sizes as required.
Needles & Notions
★ Sizes 1 to 5: 3.5mm 100cm circular needle, 4mm 120cm circular needle and spare 4mm for the three-needle cast-off.
★ Sizes 6 to 9: 3.5mm 120cm circular needle, 4mm 150cm circular needle and spare 4mm for the three-needle cast-off.
★ Scrap yarn or long cable to hold body stitches before the three-needle cast-off.
★ Tapestry needle.
★ Scissors.
★ Measuring tape.
Construction Notes
The garment is worked as two halves, with the stitches of both pieces being left ‘live’ before the three needle cast-off is complete.
The pattern includes an extra stitch on each side of the front and back pieces to allow for mattress stitch seaming.
Techniques
★ Mattress stitch
★ Three-needle cast-off
★ Grafting / Kitchener Stitch