ROMY SWEATER
Work this oversized sweater from neck down in St-st and with 1 strand Peer Gynt and 1 strand Tynn Silk Mohair.
The horizontal stripes for squares are knitted during work, while the vertical stripes are embroidered with knit sts on the finished garment.
Begin to cast on sts for the back, work back and forth with turning rows to create and shape slanting shoulders before cont until underarms, and at the same time beg to work horizontal stripes for squares.
Knit up sts on each shoulder for left and right side of front, and work these parts separately back and forth with turning rows and inc for neck line.
Join parts at middle front, work until underarms and cont to work vertical stripes in contrast colors.
Cont St-st for back and front in rnds with stripes until dividing for slit at sides, and work each side separately.
Knit up sts for sleeves and work St-st in rnds with stripes in contrast color.
End with ribbing.
Work neckband.
Embroider vertical stripes in contrast color.
- Knitting Needles: Knitting Needle no. 5
- Knitting tension: 16 sts = 10 cm
The number of balls is based on the given dimensions. If you want longer garments, please remember that you may need extra yarn.
| XS-S | M-L | XL-3XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUNNFARGE PEER GYNT Lys beigemelert 3021: | 10 | 11 | 13 |
| BUNNFARGE TYNN SILK MOHAIR Lys beige 3021: | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| MØNSTERFARGE PEER GYNT Svart 1099: | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| MØNSTERFARGE TYNN SILK MOHAIR Svart 1099: | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The sizes are indicative and it is recommended to take measurements of the person who is going to wear the garment. The given dimensions are calculated according to the specified knitting tension.
| XS-S | M-L | XL-3XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bust: | 121 cm | 136 cm | 151 cm |
| Length middle back, included neckband: | 67 | 71 | 74 |
| Sleeve length: | 43 cm, or suitable | 43 cm, or suitable | 43 cm, or suitable |
*** Medium
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