I’m definitely a big fan of knitting in pieces. Perhaps because that’s how I learned to make sweaters, and I also like carrying smaller pieces around, and that way I can also use my beloved straight needles. I really enjoy the seaming process as well, it’s one of my favourite parts. I strongly believe that I can make a better fitting sweater when it is knit in pieces!
Jadeitite is a classic set-in sleeves sweater, worked in four pieces, a front, a back and two identical sleeves. All the pieces are worked flat from the bottom edge upward to the neck. Pieces are seamed together in the end, then the neckband is picked up.

The pattern contains schematics, chart and written instructions, photo and video tutorials. It has been professionally tech edited and test knitted.

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Pattern info:

BUST CIRCUMFERENCE OF FINISHED SWEATER
85.5 (90.5, 95, 99.5, 104, 108.5, 113, 117.5) cm / 34.5 (36, 38, 40, 41.5, 43.5, 45, 47)”.
Intended to be worn with 2.5-5.5 cm / 1-2.5” of positive ease at bust.
Sample in picture shown in size M1 with 5 cm / 2” positive ease at bust.

YARN
500 (550, 575, 600, 625, 650, 675, 725) g / 1025 (1130, 1180, 1230, 1280, 1330, 1385, 1485) m / 1120 (1235, 1290, 1345, 1400, 1455, 1515, 1625) yds,
5 (6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8) skeins of Madelinetosh DK weight, Mill Pond colourway, 100% superfine merino wool, 100 g / 205 m / 225 yds per skein. (Yarn for the gauge swatch is included).

NEEDLES
-2.5 mm / US 1.5, 60cm or 80 cm / 24” or 32” long circular needle for picking up stitches for the neckband
-3 mm / US 2.5, 30 cm or 35 cm / 12” or 14” long single point knitting needle for the Long-tail Tubular Cast-on method
-3 mm / US 2.5, 3 dpns for joining shoulders, using the Three-needle Bind-off method
-3.5 mm / US 4, 80 cm / 32” long circular needle for the borders. You can use 60 cm / 24” long circulars for the neckband.
-4 mm / US 6, 80 cm / 32” long circular needle for body and sleeves

If you prefer to work on single point knitting needles, then use 30 cm or 35 cm / 12” or 14” long ones in the same thickness as circulars.


GAUGE
17.5 sts and 35 rows = 10 cm / 4” over pattern for body and sleeves, on size 4 mm / US 6 needle.
23.5 sts and 32 rows = 10 cm / 4” over 1x1 (k1, p1) Ribbing pattern for borders, on size 3.5 mm / US 4 needle.

NOTIONS
row counter
stitch marker
tape measure
scissors

blunt tapestry needle
stitch holders or waste yarn

The pattern is available for In - Store Sales.

Have fun♡