Snowfall sweepo

Introducing the Sweepo knitting pattern – where the charm of a cozy sweater meets the free-spirited elegance of a poncho. This fusion masterpiece effortlessly blends warmth and style, crafting a unique garment that embraces comfort without compromising on chic sophistication. Unleash your creativity and knit the Sweepo - a trendsetting combination that will redefine your wardrobe with its seamless blend of poncho ease and sweater allure. Elevate your knitting experience and create a statement piece that's as dynamic as it is fashionable.

Gauge

22 sts / 29 rows in stockinette st 10 cm/4" with 3.75 mm needles after washing and blocking.

Note: Gauge is not very critical for this modell.

Yarn

Loro Piana 100%Cashmere boucle (Hair Cash NM 3000) 300m/100g

ca 78(880, 980,1080, 1200,1400, 1550) m Loro Piana 100% cashmere boucle( yarn bought here: https://www.woolunatics.nl)

or ca

780 (880, 980,1080, 1200,1400, 1550) m of any yarn of your choice that match the suggested gauge.

Sweater that shown on photo is knitted in one tread of Loro Piana boucle cashmere.

Suggested yarn substitute: all fluffy airy soft yarn that +/- meets gauge: Drops Airy, Drops Brushed alpaca held double, one tread of Drops brushed alpaca and one tread of Drops Kid Silk held together, Gepard Garn Teddy Dear held single, Isager Boucle held single, ets.

Needle:

2 setts of 3.0 mm/US2.5 size circular needle 60cm/24’’ - for neck: smaler circular needle Set1 and smaler circular needle Set2.

4mm/US6 large size circular needle 60cm/24’’ - for body and sleeves(needle Nr 2). Optional: Set of 3.0mm/US2.5 and 4m/US6 DPNs for the sleeves.

Tools

Tapestry needle. Stitch marker. Scissors.

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 )

Breast: 101 (105, 110, 120, 130, 140, 148 )cm/40.25 (42, 44, 48, 52, 56, 59.25 )’’.

This sweater is worked from the neck with the Set in sleeves method. Back and front are worked separately before joining them together to work the body. After joining body of sweater is worked in the round. Sleeves are worked from the top down in the round.

This sweater is designed to worn with 15 - 30 cm of positive ease.