Needle Size | 3.5mm and 4mm (4U.S.and 6U.S. / 10 Imperial and 8 Imperial) | ||||
Yarn Weight | 3 – Light – DK, Light Worsted | ||||
Gauge | 22sts & 28rows to 10cm / 4″ square using 4mm (6U.S. / 8 Imperial) needles. | ||||
Yarn used by designer | Low Cost DK – 50g / 170m |
A Simple loose fitting sweater with a wide crew neck and set-in sleeves, great for many occasions. Just throw it on with a pair of jeans or leggings, and go!
Any double knitting (light worsted) yarn that knits to a gauge of 22sts and 28rows can be used.
Instructions are given for 11 sizes, UK Sizes 6 – 26, US Sizes 4 – 24 ( 34 – 52 in, 86 – 132 cm)
The sweater is knitted flat from the bottom up, with the back, front, and sleeves worked separately, and then sewn together.
The neckband is formed by picking up stitches around the neckline after the right shoulder seam has been joined.
The main body of the garment is worked in stocking stitch, with double rib edgings.
The neckband is also worked in double rib.