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DESCRIPTION
Stripetastic Sweater is a classic drop shoulder sweater pattern designed to be a perfect base for a wide variety of striping patterns. Instructions are included for five different possibilities, but I encourage you to use your creativity to really make this pattern your own!

The slightly oversize fit combined with drop shoulder shaping gives this sweater the feel of a cozy sweatshirt, while neat finishing makes sure the result looks polished. This sweater is graded to 10 sizes, with two fit types (short and tall) and includes tips on customizing the sleeve and body lengths to get your preferred fit.

PATTERN DETAILS
Detailed information about this pattern, including a full schematic, can be found in the Pattern Details PDF. Detailed information about each test knitter’s projects can be found in the Test Knitter Showcase. Excerpts from the pattern details page are also included below.

SIZING
This pattern is graded to 10 sizes, designed to fit bodies with bust measurements between 30-66” (75-165 cm). Each size has a “short” and “tall” fit option. All sizes include an additional 10” (25.5 cm) of ease in the finished garment. See Pattern Details for detailed fit information and a full schematic.

SAMPLE
The sample is shown in size B (short) worn with 10” / 25.5 cm of positive ease at the bust and 5” / 12.5 cm of positive ease at the upper arm on a body with a height of 5’2” / 157 cm

TESTERS
Check out the Tester Showcase to view the projects from all my wonderful test knitters! This can be a great way to get color & yarn inspiration, as well as getting a chance to see the fit of this garment on a wide range of different bodies.

YARN
Sonder Yarn Co. Sunday Morning DK (non-superwash; 75% Bluefaced Leicester, 25% Masham; 268 yds / 245 m per 100 g).

Sample is shown in Offline (MC), Still Waters (CC1), Parade (CC2), Wake-up Call (CC3), Perfectly Burnt (CC4) & Heirloom (CC5).

See Pattern Details for yardage requirements.

TECHNIQUES USED
• Long-tail Tubular Cast On
• Sloped Bind Off
• Tubular Bind Off
• Working in the round
• Working flat
• Shoulder seaming
• Picking up sts
• Basic decreases
• Jogless stripes (optional)