Colorwork Sweater #L10145 by Lion Brand Yarn

Colorwork Sweater #L10145

Knitting
October 2011
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 19 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch on larger needles
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
1035 - 1495 yards (946 - 1367 m)
Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X
English
This pattern is available for free.

This Fair Isle sweater features snowflake-like geometric designs. (Lion Brand Yarn)

Lion Brand Pattern #: L10145

SKILL LEVEL: Experienced

SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X

Finished Bust
38 (41, 43, 49, 51) in.
96.5 (104, 109, 124.5, 129.5) cm

Finished Length
23-1/2 (24, 24-1/2, 25, 25-1/2) in.
59.5 (61, 62, 63.5, 65) cm

Martha Stewart CraftsTM/MC Alpaca Blend (Article #5500)
(A) 7-10 balls
(B) 2-3 balls
2 colors, 9-13 balls total
Shown in Parakeet & Buttermilk

Circular knitting needle size 9 (5.5 mm), 24 in. (61 cm) long
Size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 29-inch (75 cm) Circular Knitting Needles
Stitch Holders
Split Ring Stitch Markers

Pieces: Body, Sleeves (2), Yoke

Construction schematics and colorwork charts are provided.

Ed. note: Pattern can be adapted for men or women. Use actual measurements to determine size.

Lion Brand Notes:

Back, Front, and Sleeves are worked separately, then joined and worked in one piece for yoke (top of sweater).

Back, Front, and Sleeves are worked back and forth in rows, yoke is worked in rounds.

Finishing: With WS facing, dampen only the 2-color portions of Sweater, to very lightly block. Allow pieces to dry. Sew underarms. Sew side and sleeve seams.