The Reed Sweater – A drop shoulder pullover with folded collar ribbing and simple rhythmic colorwork.This pullover is worked in the round from the hem to the underarm. The front and back are worked flat and shaped at the shoulders with short rows before being joined with 3-needle bind-off. Sleeve stitches are picked up around the armhole and worked in the round to the cuff. Finally, stitches are picked up around the neck to complete the collar in the round.
Designer: Bernice Lim – Yamagara Knits
Pattern: Not included in bundle, purchase here – Issue 5 – Liminal Threads or Ravelry
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4) 5 (6, 7, 8)
MC (Grit): 3 (3, 3, 3) 4 (4, 4, 5)
CC 1 (Gorse): 1 (1, 1, 1) 1 (1, 1, 1)
CC 2 (Óir): 1 (1, 1, 1) 1 (1, 1, 1)
Measurements:
Bust Circumference –
88 (97, 106, 115.5) 124.5 (134, 143, 152.5) cm *
34½ (38¼, 41¾, 45½) 49 (52¾, 56¼, 60) inches *
* including the intended ease of + 5-10 cm / 2-4”.
The sample was knit in Size 3 with 7 cm / 2¾” positive ease at bust
Yarn: LITLG Merino Linen Singles
Bundle Includes:
- Sizes 1, 2, 3, 4 : 3 skeins of MC, 1 skein CC1, 1 skein CC2
- Size 5, 6, 7 : 4 skeins of MC, 1 skein CC1, 1 skein CC2
- Size 8 : 5 skeins of MC, 1 skein CC1, 1 skein CC2
About this base
LITLG Linen Merino – 90% Merino 10% Linen – Meterage: 366m (400yds) Weight: 100g- Superwash
A light high-quality merino and linen base, supersoft with a wonderful drape. Takes color softly and has a natural effect when knitted
