The Everyday Marl Sweater by Knitting Expat Designs

The Everyday Marl Sweater

Knitting
September 2020
yarn held together
Fingering
+ Fingering
= Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1471 - 4298 yards (1345 - 3930 m)
11 sizes available from 30" to 69" finished chest circumference
English
This pattern is available for £10.00 GBP buy it now

Marling is hands down one of my favourite ways to play with colour when knitting. It can sometimes give more subtle results than just plain striping and it also allows you to combine yarns to create a heavier gauge so your project knits up faster (I call that a win - win scenario)!

The Everyday Marl sweater pattern is a 2-in-1 type of pattern where you have instructions for knitting a cardigan and a pullover version all in one pattern along with instructions for 2 different sleeve lengths - ¾ or full length. Although sleeve length is easily adapted to suit you as the sleeves are worked top down so you can try it on as you go and adjust as needed.

Additionally the pattern is written to be cropped but again as with the sleeves it is easy to modify the length to make it more of a full length sweater if that is your preference as it is knit top down so those types of modifications are easy to do.

This pattern is a great stash buster as its the perfect opportunity to combine some of those special single skein yarns you have laying around into something spectacular!

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I have created THREE coupon codes so you can either purchase the pattern for full price, or with 20%, 40% or 60% discounts. I wanted to provide this pattern with a range of pricing options as I know not everyone can afford patterns at full cost. If you would like to support my channel and the work I am doing, and you have the means to do so then paying for this pattern at one of the higher price points is a great way to do that.

The listed price most accurately reflects the time and work that went into creating this pattern, however, if this is not financially accessible for you then please use one of the codes below.

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Yarn – 450-1100gm of Fingering weight yarn held double throughout (400m/436yds per 100gm) - Sample shown knit out of Leading Men Fiber Arts in their Broadway Fingering Weight (100% Non-Superwash Merino) in the Smokey Quartz (A), Poison Apple (B), Rusted (C) & Auburn (D) Colourways.

The sample pullover is modelled in the 45” size with about 4” of positive ease.

Needles – 3.5mm (US4), and 4.5mm (US7), 32 inch (80cm) or 40 inch (100cm) circulars for body and magic loop on the sleeves or DPN’s in the two smaller needle sizes.

Gauge – 20 sts and 30 rows in 4 inches / 10cm, worked in stockinette stitch with 4.5mm (US7) needles.

Notions

  • Stitch markers
  • Beginning of Round Marker,
  • Tapestry Needle,
  • Scrap Yarn/Stitch Holders,
  • Crochet Hook, Scissors, & 8-10 Buttons (for steeking option only)

Sizes – The pattern includes 11 adult sizes ranging from 30 inches up to 69 inches. The sweater is intended to be worn with about 0-4 inches of positive ease, so pick a size based on your preference; sizes shown are finished garment sizes. The pattern also includes instructions for two different sleeve length options, 3/4 length and full length.

I suggest you go through the pattern and highlight the numbers relevant to the size you are choosing to knit to avoid confusion when working through the pattern.

Please see the last two photos on the left to see the sizing chart/schematic which will include more details about how much yarn you will need for each size.