The Alma Sweater is an elegant and timeless piece with the finest details. It features light balloon sleeves and a fitted silhouette that creates a beautiful and sophisticated look. While the design is simple, the delicate pattern in the ribbing adds a subtle twist. The pattern is easy to follow, and video guides are included to support you every step of the way.
Procedure:
The Alma Sweater is made from the top down. First, the yoke is created by making increases. Then, sleeve stitches are put on hold whilst you create the body. Then, the sleeves are made. Finally, stitches are picked up at the neck to create the neckline.
Size guide:
This sweater should have a positive ease of about 25 cm [9.84 inch]. compared to your chest measurement. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL correspond to the bust measurements (measured on your own body) 85-90 (90-95) 95-100 (100-105) 105-110 cm [33.46-35.43 (35.43-37.40) 37.40-39.37 (39.37-41.34) 41.34-43.31 inch]. Measure yourself before you start knitting to determine which size will fit you best. For example, if you measure 90 cm [35.43 inch] around the widest part of your chest, then you should knit a size S, which has a bust circumference of 115 cm [45.28 inch]. Therefore, it will create a positive ease of 25 cm [9.84 inch].
Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL
Bust circumference: 110 (115) 120 (125) 130 cm [43.31 (45.28) 47.24 (49.21) 51.18 inch]..
Knitting gauge: 24 stitches x 34 rows on 4 mm [US size 6] needles in a stockinette stitch = 10 cm x 10 cm [4 inch x 4 inch].
Recommended needles: 4 mm [US size 6] circular needle (40, 60 and 80 cm) [15.75, 23.62 and 39.37 inch],, 3 mm [US size 2.5] circular needle (40 and 80 cm) [15.75 and 31.5 inch], 3 mm [US size 2.5] double-pointed needles and a 3 mm [US size 2.5] crochet hook.
Materials: 1 strand Baby Merino (50 g = ca. 175 m) can be held together with 1 strand 1 tråd Drops Kid-Silk (25 g = ca. 210 m).(25 g = 212 m).
See www.atheneknitwear.com for more yarn alternatives and recommendations for Alma Sweater, if desired.
Yarn: 400 (450-500) 500-550 (550-600) 600 g Baby Merino. Find Baby Merino here, and 150-175 (175-200) 200-225 (225-250) 250 g Kid-Silk. Find Kid-Silk here.
Difficulty: 3 ud af 5 stars
The pattern will be sent as a PDF-file.