Sanctuary Sweater
The Sanctuary Sweater is a seamless top-down sweater with shoulder saddles and a large feature collar with buttons. It has a relaxed fit and subtle waist shaping.
The sweater is worked with 5.5 mm needles and a DK (8ply) yarn, held together with a ‘fluffy’ fingering yarn, to give a soft and cozy fabric.
The seamless construction relies on Japanese (marker) short rows, which is why we have assigned it an intermediate to advanced skill level. However, detailed instructions and video links are included for knitters who are new to the technique.
Sizing:
The pattern is written for eight sizes, from 71 cm to 147cm bust (28 to 58 inches).
Yarn:
The sweater is worked in DK (8 ply) yarn held together with a fluffy fingering yarn.
Suggested DK (8 ply) yarns
- Skeinz’s Flight Naturals Merino, 100% NZ Merino, 104 m per 50 grams.
- Wild Earth Yarns Merino 8 Ply, 204 m per 100 grams.
Suggested ‘fluffy’ fingering
- Lana Grossa Setasuri, 69% Alpaca and 31% Silk, 212 m per 25 grams.
- Rowan Kidsilk Haze, 70% Mohair and 30% Silk, 210 m per 25 grams.
- Isager Silk Mohair, 75% Mohair and 25% Silk, 212m per 25 grams.
Approximate yardage (required of each yarn):
Size 1 [730 m or 800 yards]
Size 2 [840 m or 920 yards]
Size 3 [950 m or 1040 yards]
Size 4 [1060 m or 1160 yards]
Size 5 [1170 m or 1280 yards]
Size 6 [1280 m or 1400 yards]
Size 7 [1390 m or 1520 yards]
Size 8 [1500 m or 1640 yards]
Needles:
- 5.5 mm (US 9) circular needles for working the torso and arms in lengths of, say, 80 cm and 45 cm.
- 5.5 mm (US 9) straight needles (optional) for working flat at the shoulder saddles and upper torso (alternatively, you can substitute the circular needles in any length).
- 5 mm (US 8) circular needles for working the bottom ribbing and collar in a length of, say, 80 cm.
- 5 mm double pointed needles for working the ribbing of the arm bands (or an alternative option for working small circumference).
Gauge:
16 stitches and 23 to 25 rows to 10cm (4 inches) in stockinette with yarns held together.