Keep It Cool Sweater
knitting pattern
It is an impressive oversize chunky sweater with a checkerboard pattern.
The sweater links three main techniques: intarsia, picking the stitches up and sewing. Sweater is made of panels that, when sewn together, form the body and sleeves. Each panel consists of columns of squares that are in alternating sets of colours changed with the usage of intarsia.
Available sizes: XS|S (M|L)
The sizes XS|S (M|L) are designed to fit approx. bust circumference of 80-90 (90-100) cm [ 31,50 – 35,50 ( 35,50 – 39,50) in]
Before beginning your project, measure yourself to determine which size will fit you the best.
Bust circumference: 120 (136) cm [ 47,25 ( 53,50) in ] ( it can be easily adjusted to your preferences )
Length: measured mid back excluding the neckband 45 (55) cm [ 17,75 ( 21,75) in ] ( it can be easily adjusted to your preferences )
gauge 10cm (4 in) x 10cm (4 in), 9s x 15r in stockinette stitch on 7mm needles
Row 1: knit across
Row 2: purl across
- yarn:
- Fine Highland Wool by Gabo Wool 100g/70m, total yardage needed XS|S (M|L) 880g (1160g)
- XS|S (M|L) main colour 500g (655g), secondary colour 380g (505g)
- sweater is knitted in a Kurkuma (AM1180) and Akwamaryna (AZ8726) colours ( you can see on the photo that sweater has white cuffs, yardage used of those is calculated into the main colour)
- Fine Highland Wool by Gabo Wool 100g/70m, total yardage needed XS|S (M|L) 880g (1160g)
- needles: circular needles 7mm, 6mm and the cables:
- neckband and the panels – min. of 60cm
- ribbing at the bottom of the sweater – min. of 80cm
- other accessories: tapestry needle + 1 maker, spare interchangeable cables or pieces of yarn ( min of 8 to secure the stitches)