Fuzzy Logic

DESCRIPTION

Fuzzy Logic is a structured raglan sweater worked seamlessly from the top down in an allover stitch pattern made of nothing but knits and purls. Twisted-rib details run along the raglan lines, at the underside of both sleeves, and all the way down the sides. The split hi-lo hem is worked flat separately for the front and back pieces. Optionally, the hem ribbing can also be knit in the round.

Short-row shaping is used to create a comfortable, rounded neckline. Decreases and increases for waist shaping are placed at two sides of the twisted-rib details. Although the stitch patterns used are very simple, to work shaping while maintaining pattern will challenge your ability to read knitting and think logically.

Fuzzy Logic comes in 10 sizes from XS to 6X; choose your size based on upper bust circumference. Schematic of finished measurements is provided. The pattern is written with both metric and US terminology. Both charted and row-by-row written instructions are given for the stitch pattern

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SIZES

• XS (S, M, L, XL) [2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X]
• To fit upper bust circumference of approx. 71 (82, 92, 102, 112) [122, 132, 142, 153, 163] cm / 28 (32¼, 36¼, 40¼, 44) [48, 52, 56, 60¼, 64¼]"
• Finished full bust circumference approx. 81 (91, 104, 118, 128) [138, 147, 159, 173, 182] cm / 32 (35¾, 40¾, 46¼, 50½) [54¼, 58, 62½, 68, 71¾]"

Choose a size by adding desired ease to upper bust circumference (measured at the underarm level above any breast tissue). This size-inclusive pullover is intended to be worn with approx. 2.5–10 cm / 1–4" of positive ease. The yellow sweater is modeled with with 4 cm / 1¾" and the gray sweater with 10 cm / 4" of positive ease.

Unfortunately I wasn't able to find test knitters for sizes 4X–6X. If you'd like to knit either one of these sizes, I would be happy to provide you the pattern free of charge in exchange for your feedback. Contact me for details!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

See last photo.

MATERIALS

Yarn

• Holst Garn Cielo (42% alpaca, 42% merino, 16% polyamide, 125 m/50 g, 136 yd/1.76 oz), 8 (9, 10, 12, 12) [13, 15, 17, 18, 19] skeins in the colorway Chanterelle
• Or Adlibris Alpaca Cloud (70% alpaca, 23% polyamide,
 7% merino, 130 m/50 g, 142 yd/1.76 oz), 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) [13, 15, 16, 17, 19] skeins in the colorway
 Dark Gray Melange
• Or aran-weight yarn, approx. 950 (1060, 1240, 1420, 1490) [1620, 1850, 2000, 2190, 2350] m / 1040 (1150, 1350, 1550, 1630) [1780, 2020, 2190, 2400, 2570] yd

Needles

• 6.0 mm / US #10 short and long circular needles for three-row moss stitch (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• 5.0 mm / US #8 short and long circular needles for twisted rib
• If not working in magic loop, double-pointed needles in the same sizes for the sleeves

Notions

• 8 stitch markers: 7 raglan markers + 1 unique BOR marker
• 2 locking stitch markers
• Waste yarn, extra cable, or circular needle for holding sleeve and hem stitches
• Darning needle

TECHNIQUES USED

The pattern uses the following techniques: working in the round, German short rows, provisional cast-on, right- and left-leaning increases and decreases. The ability to read your knitting is essential.

REFERENCES

• German Short Rows
• 7 Ways to Knit Short Rows
• 7 Ways to Knit Mirrored Increases
• 6+1 Provisional Cast-on Methods
• Comparison of 20 Stretchy Bind-off Methods
• Suzanne Bryan's Method of Avoiding Underarm Holes in Knitting