Sizes
(XXS) XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4-5XL)
Measurements of the sweater
Circumference:
(92) 98 (105) 112 (120) 126 (135) 145 (154) cm
(36.25) 38.5 (41.25) 44.0 (47.25) 49.5 (53.25) 57.0 (60.75) inches
Length*: (50) 51 (53) 54 (56) 57 (59) 60 (62) cm
(19.75) 20.0 (20.75) 21.25 (22.0) 22.5 (23.25) 23.75 (24.5) inches
Yarn – brown sweater
Main color: Sandnes Chunky Ballerina Mohair (77% mohair, 18% wool, 5% polyamide, 50 g = 135 m)
color 3880: (200) 250 (250) 300 (300) 300 (350) 350-400 (400) g
Yarn – beige sweater
Main color consists of 3 strands of silk mohair in different beige tones: Sandnes Tynn Silk Mohair 2511 and 3021 + Filcolana Tilia 336.
Use (75) 100 (100) 100 (100) 100 (125) 125 (150) g of each color.
Pattern colors – all sweaters: Scraps in silk mohair. 3 strands held together **.
Approx. (35) 35 (38) 38 (38) 42 (42) 46 (46) g pr. color.
**See colors in the chart key in the last pages of the pattern.
Recommended needles
Circular needles 5 and 6 mm, 40 and 80 cm [US 8 and US 10, 16 and 32”].
Circular needles 6,5-7 mm, 80 cm [US 10.5, 32” for the pattern].
Gauge
16 sts x approx. 20-22 row in stockinette stitch with the main color = 10 x 10 cm on 6 mm [US 10] needles.
16 sts x approx. 19 rows stockinette stitch in pattern = 10 x 10 cm on 6,5-7 mm [US 10.5] needles.
Work the pattern on needles ½-1 size larger than in plain stockinette. It is important for the fit that the pattern border is not tighter than the part knitted in plain stockinette stitch.
Size guide
Margaret Sweater is designed with approx. 15-30 cm [6-12”] of positive ease, allowing you to choose how loose or fitted you would like it to be. In the photo, the dark brown Margaret Sweater is shown with a positive ease of approx. 26 cm [10.25"]. The beige sweater is shown with a positive ease of approx. 24 cm [9.5"]. The brown/pink sweater is shown with a positive ease of approx. 32 cm [12.5"]. The blue sweater is shown with a positive ease of approx. 20 cm [8"]. . The beige sweater is shown with a positive ease of approx. XX cm [XX"].
Find your personal bust circumference by measuring around your chest (or the largest part of your upper body). Then, compare this measurement to the finished garment measurements listed at the beginning of the pattern. Positive ease is the difference between your body measurement and the measurements of the sweater.
For example, if your bust circumference is 94 cm [37”], a size M will give you a positive ease of 18 cm [7”] (112 cm – 94 cm = 18 cm) [44” - 37” = 7”].
A size L will give you a positive ease of 23 cm [10.25”] (117 cm – 94 cm = 23 cm) [47.25” - 37” = 10.25”].
*Length is measured at the center back, excl. the neckline. The sweater is a little short, but you can easily adjust the length to your preference.
Construction
Margaret Sweater is worked top down. The neckline is folded and knitted together. After the neckline, short rows are made to shape the neck opening. The round yoke is worked in pattern with increases (both shown in the chart). Then raglan increases are worked before the body and sleeves are worked separately.
The pattern will be sent as a pdf-file to your e-mail.
When knitting Margaret sweater, you may find the following videos helpful:
How to knit with 3 strands from one yarn ball
Folded rib edge
German short rows
Jacquard - reading a chart
Jacquard
Long tail cast on
M1T
M1R
M1L
Tubular bind off
