Zeist Sweater
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Zeist is your quintessential year-round companion and a versatile addition to your wardrobe, perfect for layering as we embrace the colder months. Depending on your yarn choice, it can be knit into a light, airy garment for a gentle touch of warmth or a denser, cozier sweater for those chillier days.
Knit with Atenea by Katia Yarns, it has a unique blend of virgin wool for warmth, Mako cotton for breathability, and a touch of cashmere for that sumptuous softness. It’s light enough to float on a breeze yet warm enough to ward off the chill.
With its classic crew neck and textured columns of twisted stitches, this sweater is set to become a new favorite in your wardrobe!
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SIZES
The pattern includes 10 sizes A (B, C, D) E, F, G {H, I, J} with finished garment bust circumference of 34 (38, 42, 46) 50, 54, 58 {62, 66, 70}” / 86 (97, 107, 117) 127, 137, 147 {157, 168, 178} cm.
Intended to be worn with 4-6” of positive ease.
Sample knit in size B.
See detailed schematics and measurements in Photos.
CONSTRUCTION
Zeist Sweater is knit in 1 piece from the bottom up. Start in the round with Hem in 1x1 half-twisted rib and proceed to Main Body in stockinette with twisted stitch detail “flowing” from the Hem, Split for Front and Back and continue working flat, while shaping the armholes. Finish Front and Back with neck shaping while at the same shaping shoulder slopes with German short rows.
Join Front and Back at the shoulders with 3-Needle BO and work folded Neckband in 1x1 half-twisted rib. Finally pick up sts around the armholes and work seamless set-in Sleeves from the top down in stockinette with twisted stitch detail – first the Sleeve Cap flat with German short rows, then the rest in the round, finishing with a Cuff in 1x1 half-twisted rib.
YARN
Fingering-weight yarn with cashmere / mohair content for the halo.
Required yardage (including a swatch):
970 (1110, 1225, 1360) 1475, 1590, 1740 {1860, 1985, 2105} yds / 885 (1015, 1120, 1245) 1350, 1455, 1590 {1700, 1815, 1925} m
Sample knit out of Katia Concept ‘Atenea’ (42% merino, 40% cotton, 18% cashmere; 191 yds / 175 m per 0.9 oz / 25 g) in colorway 90 (grey)
NEEDLES
Needle A (stockinette stitch): 32-40” / 80-100 cm circulars for the body + DPNs for the sleeves in US 3 / 3.25mm or size to get gauge
Needle B (1x1 half-twisted rib): 32-40” / 80-100 cm circulars for the hem + DPNs for the cuffs in US 2 / 2.75 mm or 1-2 US sizes / 0.5 mm smaller than Needle A
Needle C (Tubular CO): 32-40” / 80-100 cm circulars in US 1 / 2.25 mm or 1-2 US sizes / 0.5 mm smaller than Needle B
GAUGE
Per 4” / 10 cm, after wet-blocking
24 sts x 37 rows in 4” / 10 cm in stockinette
NOTIONS
- (Gauge) ruler / measuring tape
- 11 stitch markers (1 of them different for BOR)
- Waste yarn / stitch holders / extra needles or cables to place live sts on hold
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Thin elastic thread (optional for the neckband
PATTERN TECHNIQUES
- Long-Tail Tubular Cast On with 2 setup rows (or your preferred CO method for 1x1 rib)
- Knitting flat and in the round in stockinette
- Chain selvage edges
- German short rows
- Picking up stitches with CO on 2nd needle
- Traditional Bind Off
- 3-Needle Bind Off (for shoulders, can be replaced with Traditional BO + Mattress Stitch)
- Graft
- Sewn Tubular Bind Off (or your preferred BO method for 1x1 rib) with 2 setup rnds
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I would love to see your versions of this sweater! Feel free to tag me on Instagram (@saltandstoneknits) in your photos and add these hashtags to your posts on Instagram! #zeistsweater #saltandstoneknits
If you have any questions about the pattern, please contact me by email at mieka@saltandstoneknits.com.
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Pattern tech edited and graded by Olga Barshai
Ravelry: GingerHandcrafts
Email: olga.barshai@gmail.com
Sample Knit by Yoff Kau
Ravelry: WonderWitch
IG: @yoffkau
Email: yoffkau@gmail.com
Photos by Dennis Heeringa
IG: @dutchie