Spot of color by Petra Breakstone

Spot of color

Knitting
August 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
480 - 600 yards (439 - 549 m)
34/36 - 38/40/42/44 - 46/48/50/52”.
English
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The Spot of colors sweater is an easy and quick knit. We love that, don’t we?
The stitch patterns are really fun to create too. From an elongated basketweave stitch to the always popular Feather and Fan and easy stockinette knitting.

The yarns used here make it feel very comfy and light, plus they are so texture rich! Both the front and back are knitted flat. The sleeves can either be knitted flat or you can pick up stitches and knit them in the round, the sleeve section gives you both options.
Check out Page 5 for helpful notes, a measurement table, schematic and a lace chart.

A casual top for bust sizes ranging from 34/36 - 38/40/42/44 - 46/48/50/52”.

Yarns used here
C1- A flat tape cotton, DK weight,120 yards.
C2- 2/3/4 skeins of “Pebbles” consisting of 3 yarns, thick and thin and a smooth cotton, creating a DK weight. 160 yards each.
C3 - Mini skein, a POP of color Polyamide yarn, sport weight. 40 yards each.
Knit kits are available at www.yarnz2go.com

Notions needed
US size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle 32”
(81 cm) in length.
US size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle 16”
(41 cm) in length to knit the sleeves with.
Tapestry needle for seaming and finishing.
Lockable markers, also used during finishing.

Gauge: 15 sts and 18 rows in 4” stockinette stitch, unblocked.
You may need a different needle size to get proper gauge!

Techniques applied
Knitting and purling flat and in the round, color changes, lace knitting, binding off, picking up stitches and knitting, weaving in ends. Blocking is optional. My sample as shown was left unblocked for a more organic look.