Mistbound

DESCRIPTION

Mistbound is a soft and lightweight sweater designed to bridge the seasons. Worked in a fluffy DK-weight blown yarn, its cozy fabric is paired with delicate lace sleeves for an airy yet warm feel. The high-hip length makes it ideal for layering over dresses or wearing with skirts, giving your favorite summer pieces a new lease on life as the weather cools.

A versatile transitional piece for those foggy fall mornings, Mistbound is worked seamlessly from the top down with raglan construction and a round neckline with twisted ribbing folded over to the inside. A matching lace detail at the hem echoes the sleeves while the gently shaped silhouette features subtle waist shaping and optional bust darts for a flattering fit.

Mistbound comes in 10 sizes from XS to 6X; choose your size based on upper-bust circumference. Both written and charted instructions are provided for the lace pattern with measurements given in metric and US units. The ability to read knitting is recommended to maintain the lace pattern.

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SIZING

• 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 body circumference at underarm level: approx. 77 (87, 98, 106, 117) [127, 138, 148, 157, 165] cm / 30¼ (34½, 38½, 41¾, 46) [50¼, 54¼, 58½, 61¾, 65]"
• Finished full bust circumference with bust shaping: approx. 81 (92, 102, 116, 126) [137, 147, 158, 172, 180] cm / 32 (36, 40¼, 45½, 49¾) [53¾, 58, 62¼, 67½, 70¾]" or adjustable

Choose a size based on upper bust circumference (measured at the underarm level above any breast tissue). This size-inclusive pullover is intended to be worn with approx. 5 cm / 2" of positive ease.

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

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

See last photo.

GAUGE

• 19 sts × 30 rnds = 10 cm / 4" in stockinette and lace on larger needles, blocked
• 22 sts × 40 rnds = 10 cm / 4" in twisted ribbing on smaller needles, blocked

MATERIALS

Yarn

• Sesia Bon Bon (44% cotton, 36% alpaca, 20% merino, 220 m/50 g, 240 yd/1.76 oz), approx. 4 (4, 5, 5, 6)
[6, 7, 7, 8, 9] skeins in the colorway #461 Licorice
• Or blown DK-weight yarn, approx. 760 (830, 960, 1040, 1110) [1230, 1330, 1460, 1600, 1710] m / 830 (910, 1050, 1130, 1220) [1340, 1450, 1600, 1740, 1870] yd

Needles

• 3.5 mm / US #4 short and long circular needles for stockinette and lace (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• 3.0 mm / US #2½ short and long circular needles for twisted ribbing
• 2.5 mm / US #1½ short circular needles for stockinette inside the neck ribbing
• If not working in magic loop, double-pointed needles in the same sizes for the sleeves

Notions

• 5 regular stitch markers: 1 BOR marker + 4 raglan markers
• 2 locking stitch markers
• Waste yarn, extra cable, or circular needle for holding sleeve stitches
• 3.5 mm / US E/4 crochet hook
• Darning needle

TECHNIQUES USED

This pattern uses the following techniques: lace, right- and left-leaning strand and lifted increases, knitted and purled cast-ons, working in the round, provisional cast-on, stretchy bind-off, crochet slip stitches, picking up stitches, and a folded neckband.

The ability to read your knitting is recommended to maintain the lace pattern during sleeve decreases.

REFERENCES

• Lifted Increases
• Improved SSK, SSSK, and CDD Decreases
• Knitted Cast-on
• Purled Cast-on
• Provisional Cast-on at Underarms
• Vertical Bust Darts
• Horizontal (Short-row) Bust Darts
• Lori's Twisty Bind-off
• Comparison of 20 Stretchy Bind-off Methods
• Crochet Slip Stitches and Pick up Stitches Around the Neckline
• How to Sew a Folded Neckband