Big Sister
Pattern Makeover alert! This design has been updated 5.07.24 to include an additional size & options for POCKETS!
If you have a sister, you either swiped clothes from her closet, or you were like I was and were the victim of your little sister’s deviousness. If we still lived together, I can tell you that this sweater would have already mysteriously disappeared from my closet. This charming, go-with-everything cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down with the collar worked alongside the body. NEW: It includes top opening set-in pockets for your goodies and two sleeve length options. Sweater is shown in Size 4 with approximately 2"/5 cm positive ease.
Pattern is written for adventurous beginning level knitters ready to track several stitch patterns while shaping and comfortable with picking up and knitting stitches. Actual Finished Chest Measurement includes Collar overlap. To choose your size, begin by finding the two sizes that surround your chest circumference. Then, because this cardigan is designed to be worn open, refer to the schematic to compare your Upper Arm circumference with the patterned circumference to finalize your size choice.
SIZE: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)[6, 7, 8, 9](10, 11, 12)
ACTUAL FINISHED CHEST
27 (30, 34, 38, 42)[46, 50, 54, 58](62, 66, 70)"
68.5 (76, 86.5, 96.5, 106.5)[117, 127, 137, 147.5](157.5, 167.5, 178) cm
TOOLS: Size 7 (4.5 mm) 16" (40 cm) circular needles, longer needles suitable for finished chest and set of DPNs (or preferred small circumference knitting tools), crochet hook suitable for provisional CO (if using)
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn
GAUGE: 20 sts and 36 rows per 4"/10 cm in Garter Stitch
YARN: DK to light Worsted weight yarn
3/4 Sleeve Sweater: 1125 (1225, 1375, 1550, 1675)[1875, 2025, 2225, 2375](2500, 2625, 2775) yards
1030 (1120, 1255, 1415, 1530)[1715, 1850, 2035, 2170](2285, 2400, 2535) metersLong Sleeve Sweater: 1200 (1325, 1475, 1650, 1775)[1975, 2175, 2375, 2550](2675, 2800, 2925) yards
1095 (1210, 1350, 1510, 1625)[1805, 1990, 2170, 2330](2445, 2560, 2675) meters
SAMPLE YARN
La Bien Aimée Wensley Worsted [50% Falkland Corriedale, 25% Falkland Merino & 25% Wensleydale; 250 yards/230 meters per 3.5 ounce/100 gram skein] in Anemone
3/4 Sleeve Sweater: 5 (5, 6, 7, 7)[8, 9, 9, 10](10, 11, 12) skeins
Long Sleeve Sweater: 5 (6, 6, 7, 8)[8, 9, 10, 11](11, 12, 12) skeins
