Local Meadow
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A "look at me" sweater that's just as ready for 'Zoom business casual' as a cozy evening on the couch, Local Meadow is deliciously soft, oversized, and graceful.
I particularly love this sweater for lunch dates and bookstore trips, or any time you want to feel like the "most YOU" version of yourself.
Lightweight fabric with just enough structure, a relaxed fit with dropped shoulders, and a shaped cap to reduce fabric in the underarm - this sweater will be the most comfortable, wearable, sweater in your wardrobe.
This sweater is size-inclusive and graded to fit full busts up to 64.25 inches / 161 cm.
A (B, C, D) [E, F, G] (H, I, J)
For the best fit, this pattern is sized based on your upper chest measurement, which is the body’s circumference beneath the arms and above the bust.
To fit upper chest: 29.5 (32.75, 36, 39.25) [42.5, 45.75, 49] (52.25, 55.5, 58.75) inches / 73.5 (81.5, 89.5, 98) [106, 114, 122] (130.5, 138.5, 146.5) cm.
Instructions are given in the pattern for measuring your upper chest and using it to choose a size. Local Meadow is designed with approximately 8 inches / 20 cm of positive ease at the fullest part of your chest, and approximately 2.25 inches / 5.5 cm of positive ease in the sleeves.
A schematic with all measurements and more info on choosing a size can be downloaded here.
Finished chest circumference: 35.75 (39.75, 43.75, 47.75) [52.25, 56.25, 60.25] (64.25, 68.25, 72.25) inches / 89.5 (99.5, 109.5, 119.5) [131, 141, 151] (161, 171, 181) cm.
Finished upper sleeve circumference: 11.25 (12.5, 13.25, 14.5) [15.25, 16.75, 18.25] (19.5, 21, 21.75) inches / 28
Shown in size D, my full bust is 40 inches / 100 cm.
Knitting Niqabi fingering weight 100% non-superwash, 4-ply merino; 437 yds (400 m) per 100 g skein. This is a soft, smooth yarn with good drape and medium loft.
1675 (1900, 2200, 2300) [2450, 2600, 2725] (2850, 2950, 3100) yds / 1530 (1740, 2010, 2100) [2240, 2380, 2490] (2610, 2700, 2830) m
Golden Ticket: 4 (5, 6, 6) [6, 6, 7] (7, 7, 8) skeins.
28 sts and 36 rows over 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch with size A needles.
28 sts and 46 rows over 4 inches / 10 cm in Grid Stitch with size A needles.
Size A: US size 3 / 3.25 mm needle, or as needed to obtain gauge.
Size B: US size 2 / 2.75 mm needle, or one size smaller than size A.
Size C: US size 1 / 2.25 mm needle, or two sizes smaller than size A.
Your choice of style of needle (straight or circular) will be suitable for working the body and sleeves. You will need a size C circular needle for the collar, which is worked in the round. Use your choice for magic loop, or 12 inch / 30 cm (sizes A - D) or 16 inch / 40 cm (sizes E - J).
Photography: Hypnotic Imagery, LLC
Technical Editor: Heather Storta
For tester credits, please visit the pattern webpage
I particularly love this sweater for lunch dates and bookstore trips, or any time you want to feel like the "most YOU" version of yourself.
Lightweight fabric with just enough structure, a relaxed fit with dropped shoulders, and a shaped cap to reduce fabric in the underarm - this sweater will be the most comfortable, wearable, sweater in your wardrobe.
This sweater is size-inclusive and graded to fit full busts up to 64.25 inches / 161 cm.
SIZES
A (B, C, D) [E, F, G] (H, I, J)
For the best fit, this pattern is sized based on your upper chest measurement, which is the body’s circumference beneath the arms and above the bust.
To fit upper chest: 29.5 (32.75, 36, 39.25) [42.5, 45.75, 49] (52.25, 55.5, 58.75) inches / 73.5 (81.5, 89.5, 98) [106, 114, 122] (130.5, 138.5, 146.5) cm.
Instructions are given in the pattern for measuring your upper chest and using it to choose a size. Local Meadow is designed with approximately 8 inches / 20 cm of positive ease at the fullest part of your chest, and approximately 2.25 inches / 5.5 cm of positive ease in the sleeves.
A schematic with all measurements and more info on choosing a size can be downloaded here.
Finished chest circumference: 35.75 (39.75, 43.75, 47.75) [52.25, 56.25, 60.25] (64.25, 68.25, 72.25) inches / 89.5 (99.5, 109.5, 119.5) [131, 141, 151] (161, 171, 181) cm.
Finished upper sleeve circumference: 11.25 (12.5, 13.25, 14.5) [15.25, 16.75, 18.25] (19.5, 21, 21.75) inches / 28
Shown in size D, my full bust is 40 inches / 100 cm.
YARN
Knitting Niqabi fingering weight 100% non-superwash, 4-ply merino; 437 yds (400 m) per 100 g skein. This is a soft, smooth yarn with good drape and medium loft.
1675 (1900, 2200, 2300) [2450, 2600, 2725] (2850, 2950, 3100) yds / 1530 (1740, 2010, 2100) [2240, 2380, 2490] (2610, 2700, 2830) m
Golden Ticket: 4 (5, 6, 6) [6, 6, 7] (7, 7, 8) skeins.
GAUGE
28 sts and 36 rows over 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch with size A needles.
28 sts and 46 rows over 4 inches / 10 cm in Grid Stitch with size A needles.
NEEDLES
Size A: US size 3 / 3.25 mm needle, or as needed to obtain gauge.
Size B: US size 2 / 2.75 mm needle, or one size smaller than size A.
Size C: US size 1 / 2.25 mm needle, or two sizes smaller than size A.
Your choice of style of needle (straight or circular) will be suitable for working the body and sleeves. You will need a size C circular needle for the collar, which is worked in the round. Use your choice for magic loop, or 12 inch / 30 cm (sizes A - D) or 16 inch / 40 cm (sizes E - J).
NOTIONS
- Stitch markers
- Cable needle (optional, cables may be worked without if you prefer)
- Tapestry needle
TECHNIQUES
- Working cables
- Working directional increases and decreases
- Picking up and knitting stitches
- Seaming
- Sewing a tubular bind-off
- Reading knitting (recognizing a knit and a purl on the needle)
Credits
Photography: Hypnotic Imagery, LLC
Technical Editor: Heather Storta
For tester credits, please visit the pattern webpage
