Woolweft Sweater

ABOUT

Woolweft uses slip stitch mosaic to create transitions between four colours in this top down sweater. Short rows are worked at the beginning of the yoke, and then into a compound raglan, offering a comfortable fit. Slip stitch mosaic can be a great introduction to colourwork, as you only need to carry one strand at a time. The sleeve length is adjustable to target your perfect fit. This pattern includes both written and charted instructions for mosaic sections.

SIZES

1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) 7, 8, 9 (10, 11, 12)

Size 1 chest circumference: 32 inches | 81 cm 

Size 2 chest circumference: 36 inches | 90 cm 

Size 3 chest circumference: 40 inches | 101 cm 

Size 4 chest circumference: 44 inches | 111 cm 

Size 5 chest circumference: 48 inches | 121 cm 

Size 6 chest circumference: 52 inches | 131 cm 

Size 7 chest circumference: 56 inches | 141 cm 

Size 8 chest circumference: 60 inches | 151 cm 

Size 9 chest circumference: 64 inches | 162 cm 

Size 10 chest circumference: 68 inches | 172 cm 

Size 11 chest circumference: 72 inches | 183 cm 

Size 12 chest circumference: 76 inches | 193 cm

EASE

This sweater can fit however you like! The sample was knit to fit the intended wearer with 4 - 6 inches of positive ease. When selecting a size, I would encourage you to think about how you like your sweaters to fit. If you like a closer-fitting garment, choose a Finished Chest Circumference with 0 - 2 inches of positive ease. If you like a looser-fitting garment, choose a Finished Chest Circumference with 6 or more inches of positive ease. Consider other dimensions such as Upper Arm Circumference when selecting a size to target your favourite fit.

YARN REQUIREMENTS

Your yardage will depend on your gauge, size and yarn chosen. These are estimates based on testing.

Fingering Weight Yarn in 4 Colours

YARDS 

EACH COLOUR: 310, 340, 380 (410, 450, 480) 510, 550, 580 (600, 640, 690) 

TOTAL: 1240, 1360, 1520 (1640, 1800, 1920) 2040, 2200, 2320 (2400, 2560, 2760)

METERS 

EACH COLOUR: 285, 310, 350 (375, 415, 440) 470, 505, 440 (550, 585, 630) 

TOTAL: 1140, 1240, 1400 (1500, 1660, 1760) 1880, 2020, 1760 (2200, 2340, 2520)

SUGGESTED NEEDLES

use size needed to obtain gauge, these are the sizes I was able to obtain gauge with:

MAIN FABRIC: 3.5mm circular needles (US 4), 32 inches / 80 cm or longer.

RIBBING: 3.0mm circular needles (US 2.5), choose length based on preferred small circumference knitting; DPNs may be suitable for cuffs

NOTIONS

darning needle, to weave in ends 

scissors, or other tool for breaking the yarn 

4 stitch markers, one that is different to act as BOR

GAUGE

24 sts x 32 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm square

TECHNIQUES

German Short-Rows 

Ribbing 

Increasing & Decreasing 

Slipping Stitches 

Twisted German Cast-On