Sand dunes sweater by Neringa Ruke

Sand dunes sweater

Knitting
October 2022
both are used in this pattern
yarn held together
Lace
+ DK
= Worsted (9 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in 17 stitches x 24 rows in Slanting stripes stitch pattern after washing.
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1258 - 2264 yards (1150 - 2070 m)
XS (S) M (L) XL (2X) 3X (4X) to be worn with 30cm (12in) positive ease. Shown in size L.
English
This pattern is available from rukeknit.com for €6.00.

The Sand dunes sweater is a hip-length style knit that is worked from top to down. The Back and Front are knitted in rows up to the armpit before the Body is worked in rounds for as long as you wish. The Slanting striped stitch pattern runs throughout the garment, with a Seed stitch design at the shoulders and a double Rib stitch pattern with lace stitches at the neck, hem, and cuffs. There are two neck designs in this pattern: one is a folded neck and the other is a flat neck that replicates the Hem stitch pattern. This cosy piece of knitwear makes a practical addition to any winter wardrobe, keeping you snug both indoors and outdoors.

Language: English

Sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL (2X) 3X (4X) to be worn with 30cm (12in) positive ease. Shown in size L.

Yarns (two yarns held together):

  1. Wooldreamers, Dehesa la Rinconada (100% ecological merino wool; 100g (3.5oz) = 230m (252yds)), colour: granite.
  2. Drops, Kid-silk (75% mohair, 25% silk; 25g (0.9oz) = 210m (230yds)), colour: no. 20.

Yarn weight (Worsted / Afghan / Aran):

  1. Drops, Kid silk 6 (6) 7 (7) 8 (8) 9 (10) balls;
  2. Wooldreamers, Dehesa la Rinconada 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 (7) 8 (9) skeins; 500 (500) 600 (600) 700 (700) 800 (900) g 17.6 (17.6) 21.1 (21.1) 24.6 (24.6) 28.2 (31.7) oz 1150 (1150) 1380 (1380) 1610 (1610) 1840 (2070) m 1260 (1260) 1512 (1512) 1764 (1764) 2016 (2268) yds

Needles:
5mm (US8, UK6) 40-60-80-100cm (16-24-31-39in) and 5mm (US8, UK6) 20cm (7.75in) 5 pcs. double point needles; 4mm (US6, UK8) 40-60-80-100cm (16-24-31-39in) and 4mm (US6, UK8) 20cm (7.75in) 5 pcs. double point needles.

Gauge:
10cm x 10cm (4’’ x 4’’) = 17 stitches x 24 rows in Slanting stripes stitch pattern after washing.

Notions:
1 closed stitch markers, 2 pieces of different colour yarn of 50cm (20in) length, tapestry needle.

Pattern includes:
Pattern directions, Youtube video links with QR codes, schematics, and abbreviations.

Finished measurements:
Bust circumference: 120 (127) 134 (141) 148 (155.5) 162.5 (169.5) cm / 48 (50.75) 53.75 (56.5) 59.25 (62) 65 (67.75) in
Sweater length (in back center from neck): 46 (48.5) 50 (52.5) 54 (56.5) 58.5 (61) cm / 18.25 (19.25) 20 (21) 21.75 (22.75) 23.25 (24.25) in
Sleeve length: 35 (36) 36.5 (37.5) 38.5 (39) 40 (41) cm / 14 (14.25) 14.75 (15) 15.25 (15.75) 16 (16.25) in
Sleeve upper arm circumference: 48 (50) 53 (54.5) 56.5 (59) 60.5 (62.5) cm / 19.25 (20) 21.25 (22) 22.5 (23.5) 24.25 (25) in