Knitting needles
Recommended needle size:
3.5 mm / US 4
(or the needle size that gives the correct gauge)
Gauge (garter stitch):
24 stitches = 10 cm (4 in)
Yarn choice
The pattern can be knitted with:
– Fingering weight yarn (approx. 400 m / 100 g)
– Sport weight yarn (approx. 320 m / 100 g)
– Lace weight yarn – two strands held together (approx. 800 m / 100 g)
The most important thing is that the gauge is correct.
Finished weight per size
- (S) – approx. 600 g / 21.2 oz
- M – approx. 650 g / 22.9 oz
- (L) – approx. 700 g / 24.7 oz
- XL – approx. 750 g / 26.5 oz
- (2XL) – approx. 800 g / 28.2 oz
Tip: Calculate a little extra yarn just in case.
Estimated yarn quantity by yarn type
Fingering weight (approx. 400 m / 100 g):
S: 2400 m / 2625 yds
M: 2600 m / 2845 yds
L: 2800 m / 3065 yds
XL: 3000 m / 3280 yds
2XL: 3200 m / 3500 yds
Sport weight (approx. 320 m / 100 g):
S: 1920 m / 2100 yds
M: 2080 m / 2275 yds
L: 2240 m / 2450 yds
XL: 2400 m / 2625 yds
2XL: 2560 m / 2800 yds
Lace weight (held double, approx. 800 m / 100 g):
S: 4800 m / 5250 yds
M: 5200 m / 5685 yds
L: 5600 m / 6120 yds
XL: 6000 m / 6560 yds
2XL: 6400 m / 7000 yds
Model yarn and colours
The model in the picture is size (L) and is knitted in:
– Baby Alpaca (lace weight, held double)
– Kid Mohair (2-ply, one strand)
in approx.48 different colours and 2 qualities.
However, the sweater can easily be knitted with fewer (or more) colours and isperfect as a stash-busting project.
