The KaleidoWave Sweater is pure personality! The roomy, drop-shoulder construction and wide boatneck give it that effortlessly cool, throw-it-on-and-go energy. An all-over, feather and fan lace pattern ripples across the sweater in wavy stripes, while the Mixtape yarn layers on an eclectic mix of colors and textures. It’s as fun to knit as it is to wear!

Pattern Details:

Needle Size:

Size US 10.75 (7 mm), 24-40” / 60-100 cm circular needles for Hem and Cuff ribbing (and, unless using magic loop, additional needles of the same size for your preference of small circumference knitting)

Size US 11 (8 mm) 24-40” / 60-100 circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge, (and, unless using magic loop for Sleeves, additional needles of the same size for your preference of small circumference knitting)

Size J / US 10 (6 mm) crochet hook (or 2 mm smaller than knitting needles) for Neck edging (optional)

Note: See Gauge for adjusting needle and hook sizes.

Gauge:
9 sts and 14 rows/rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Wave Pattern with larger needles, steam blocked (see Pattern Notes for Wave Pattern and Gauge Swatch instructions)

Each 12-stitch Wave Pattern rep = 5.25” / 13.5 cm

Note: Adjust larger needle size as needed to achieve gauge. For smaller needles, use needles approx 1 mm smaller than larger needles. Use a crochet hook approx 2mm smaller than larger needles.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) 6, 7, 8

Finished Measurements:
37.25 (42.75, 48, 53.25, 58.75) 64, 69.25, 74.75” / 93.5 (106.5, 120, 133.5, 146.5) 160, 173.5, 186.5 cm finished chest circumference

Fit Note: Recommended to be worn with 7-13” / 17.5-37.5 cm of positive ease at the chest, depending on your preferred fit.

Sample is shown in size 2 on a 32” / 80 cm chest with 10.75” / 26.5 cm of positive ease.

Materials:

Main Colors (MC): Mixtape (54% wool / 40% cotton / 6% nylon; approx 100 yds (91 m) / 100 g)

MC1: 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) 4, 4, 5 skeins

MC2: 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) 4, 4, 5 skeins

Please note any modifications to size or length may require additional yarn.

Pattern Designer: Amy Small and Susan Hislop

Note: This design is part of a Knitalong event and is not yet available as an individual pattern.