Smitten

This simple sweater is a perfect addition to any wardrobe. Originally designed it in DK weight yarn with a reverse stockinette yoke, and a stockinette body and sleeves with color-blocking. Written in a way to minimize purling throughout!! The pattern also includes info for creating a solid color, how to substitute fingering held double, and notes how I created the fingering held double fade version. Making it a GREAT stash buster!! Smitten has endless possibilities…you can truly use your imagination to make it all your own!

Skill Level Advanced Beginner

Finished Bust Size (blocked)

Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) 

with 2-4”/5-10 cm positive ease recommended 

32 (36, 40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60, 64)”/81 (91.5, 101.5, 111.5, 122) (132, 142, 152, 162.5) cm

Gauge

20 sts x 24 rnds = 4”/10 cm square in Stockinette St in the round.

Yarns

DK Weight - Two colors 

Color A: 603 (689, 761, 859, 961) (1073, 1158, 1293, 1409) yds/551 (630, 696, 785, 879) (981, 1059, 1182, 1288) m

Color B: 302 (345, 380, 430, 480) (537, 579, 646, 705) yds/276 (315, 347, 393, 439) (491, 529, 591, 645) m

DK Weight - Solid color

905 (1034, 1141, 1289, 1441) (1610, 1737, 1939, 2114) yds/828 (945, 1043, 1179, 1318) (1472, 1588, 1773, 1933) m

Fingering Weight Held Double - Three color fade

Color A: 585 (645, 731, 853, 980) (1130, 1233, 1420, 1583) yds/535 (590, 668, 780, 896) (1033, 1127, 1298, 1447) m

Color B: 415 (435, 461, 504, 550) (590, 633, 670, 720) yds/379 (398, 422, 461, 503) (539, 579, 613, 658) m

Color C: 810 (988, 1090, 1221, 1352) (1500, 1608, 1788, 1925) yds/741 (903, 977, 1116, 1236) (1372, 1470, 1635, 1760) m

Fingering Weight Held Double - One Color

1810 (2068, 2282, 2578, 2882) (3220, 3474, 3878, 4228) yds/1655 (1891, 2087, 2357, 2635) (2944, 3177, 3546, 3866) m

Sample Used: Lolodidit, Wholotta DK; 85% Polwarth Wool, 15% Silk; 725 yds/663m; 8.8 oz/250 g; Pride & Joy (Color A): 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2) hank(s); Coal Miners Daughter (Color B): 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) hank

Alternative DK: Lolodidit, USA DK.

Fingering weight yarn Sample was made with stash; Lolodidit, Loriginal is recommended.

Needles

US7/4.5 mm - 24”/60 cm and 32”/80cm circular needle minimum, or size needed to obtain gauge

US7/4.5 mm - DPN’s for sleeves or small circular needles may be substituted, or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions

2 stitch markers

2 stitch holders or scrap yarn

Tapestry needle, scissors, measuring tape, blocking pins and mats.

Skills Required

Basic knitting skills in the round.

Picking up stitches.

German Short Rows (tutorial link included)