Colorpop Sweater

This is a knitting pattern (PDF) only.

Brief overview / tips:

The sweater is knitted bottom-up with raglan decreases. The entire sweater is worked in colorwork, with short rows at the neckline. It has a slightly loose fit and a relaxed neckline.

Sizes:

1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7

Finished garment measurements:

Bust circumference, approx.: 97 (102) 108 (114) 120 (131) 138 cm

Total length, approx. (excluding the neckline): 53 (55) 57 (62) 65 (65) 65 cm

Sleeve length, approx.: 38 (38) 40 (40) 40 (40) 40 cm

The model is wearing size 3, usually wears a size M, and has approximately 20 cm of positive ease.

Yarn requirements:

Mohair yarn, 100 m/50 g, or several thinner strands held together.

Total quantity per sweater, approx.: 290 (330) 420 (490) 560 (630) 700 g

Or total length per sweater, approx.: 580 (640) 840 (980) 1120 (1260) 1400 m

The quantities are based on yarn measuring 100 m/50 g. If you use thinner strands held together, the total weight of yarn needed will be significantly less. Use this as a guide. See more tips on yarn consumption on page 1.

Suggested needles:

Ribbing: 6 mm circular needles, 80 cm and 40 cm, plus double-pointed needles, or use the magic loop technique.

Colorwork: 8 mm circular needles, 80 cm and 40 cm, or use the magic loop technique.

Gauge:

14 stitches x 15 rows = 10 x 10 cm in colorwork.