"Art School" Sweater

The “Art School” Sweater is an elegant and versatile shape designed for you to make it your own. Sister of "Beauty School", color block one or both sleeves, or knit it full on speckle. It’s your blank canvas. Dig it.

This shape can be styled vintage or contemporary, with a skirt or jeans. The mohair halo adds a vibe of vintage, but updated with colors of your choice.

SIZES

XS, (S, M, L) [1X, 2X, 3X, 4X]

CONSTRUCTION

Knit seamlessly from the top down. Drop shoulder for sizes XS-L, modified drop shoulder for sizes 1X-4X. Includes short row shoulder shaping and waist shaping.

YARN

fingering + mohair held together OR DK weight / wool or wool blends

quantity needed for EACH yarn fingering + mohair - may vary based on yarn chosen, gauge, and fit adjustments

Per Sleeve: 145 (165, 190, 215) [240, 260, 275, 280] yards 

Body: 500 (565, 640, 725) [820, 875, 925, 955] yards

Neck: 40 (45, 50, 60) [65, 70, 75, 80] yards

Total Yardage: 830 (940, 1070, 1215) [1365, 1465, 1550, 1595] yards

NEEDLES

♥ Main Fabric: Needle A: US 5

A.1: 24-32” circular (use a comfortable length for your size, increase as needed)

A.2: preferred method for small circumference (use 32” circular for magic loop, or DPNs)

♥ Ribbing: Needle B: US 4

Same as for Needle A.

Use size needed to obtain gauge, one sizes smaller for ribbing.

NOTIONS

♥ stitch markers, locking stitch markers

♥ scrap yarn or stitch holders

♥ tapestry needle

♥ chenille needle #18 for weaving ends

DIFFICULTY: 2/5