Nubo by Orlane Sucche

Nubo

Knitting
November 2024
DK (11 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
7.0 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
600 - 995 yards (549 - 910 m)
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
English Finnish

Nubo is a boxy, light-as-a-cloud sweater! With its straightforward construction, it is great for beginners. However, the technical cuff detail makes it interesting for any knitter.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)

Recommended ease: 8–14” / 20–35 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 45.25 (49.25, 52, 54.75, 57.25) (61.25, 65.25, 69.25, 73.25, 77.25)“ / 113.5 (123.5, 130, 136.5, 143.5) (153.5, 163.5, 173.5, 183.5, 193.5) cm.
Yoke Depth: 13 (13.5, 13.5, 14, 14) (14.5, 15, 15.5, 16, 16.5)” / 32.5 (33.5, 33.5, 35, 35) (36, 37.5, 38.5, 40, 41) cm.
Upper Arm Circumference: 17.25 (18.75, 19.25, 20.75, 21.25) (22.75, 23.25, 24.75, 26, 26.75)“ / 43.5 (46.55, 48.5, 51.5, 53.5) (56.5, 58.5, 61.5, 65, 66.5) cm.
Length from Underarm to Hem: 9.5” / 24 cm (adjustable).
Sleeve Length: 15” / 38 cm.
Cuff Circumference: 7.5 (8, 8, 8.5, 8.5) (9.25, 9.25, 10, 10, 10.5)” / 18.5 (20, 20, 21.5, 21.5) (23.5, 23.5, 25, 25, 26.5) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: 3 (3, 3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 4, 4, 5) skeins of Domitilla by Colori Naturali (90% baby suri alpaca, 10% silk, 243 yds / 225 m – 100 g), colourway Caffelatte.
Note! Colori Naturali is the previous name of Gli Occhi Del Lupo.

Or approx. 600 (650, 680, 725, 745) (795, 840, 895, 945, 995) yds / 550 (595, 620, 665, 680) (725, 765, 815, 860, 910) m of very fluffy DK-weight yarn (see Notes).

Suggested alternatives are for example Drops Melody and Sandnes Garn Børstet Alpakka.

Needles: US 10.5 / 7 mm (for main fabric) and US 9 / 5.5 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles (for rib). US 8 / 5 mm DPNs (for cuff BO). Additionally, shorter cable needles and DPNs, if preferred for smaller circumference knitting.

Notions: Stitch markers, cable needle, stitch holders or waste yarn.

GAUGE
12 sts x 16 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 10.5 / 7 mm needles in St St, after blocking.

24 sts x 24 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 9 / 5.5 mm needles in Basketweave patt, after blocking.

CONSTRUCTION
This sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down. The neckline is shaped with German Short Rows. The pullover is worked in Stockinette Stitch with a raglan construction with deep armholes. The sleeves are put on hold and the short body ends with ribbing. A Basketweave pattern is featured on the sleeve cuffs.