The Extra-Oversize Flowers Sweater has gone through many modifications before becoming the sweater of dreams. Its generous volume combined with an unexpected lightness makes it a piece that is destined to become one of the most loved items in your wardrobe.
The sweater is based on a stranded colorwork pattern that is maintained throughout the entire garment.
The entire sweater is worked seamlessly in the round as a single piece, using the steek technique.
Steeking is a method of knitting in the round (typically used in stranded colorwork) where a small section of additional stitches - usually 5-7 stitches (in this pattern, 5 stitches) - is worked and later cut open after finishing the knitting. This technique makes it possible to work complex colorwork in the round without interruptions. The steek stitches are also worked in a 1x1 colorwork pattern.
The armholes and neckline are formed using steeks. The shoulder slope is shaped through gradual, step-by-step bind-offs.
The sleeves are worked together with the body of the sweater in the round using additionally cast-on stitches.
SIZES
S-M (L-XL) 2XL-3XL (4XL-5XL)
Bust circumference: 75-95 cm (100-115 cm) 120-130 cm (130-150 cm)
29 ½ - 37 ½ in (39 ½ - 45 ¼ in) 47 ¼ - 51 ⅛ in (51 ⅛ - 59 in)
Positive ease: ~+35-40 cm or ~+13 ¾ - 15 ¾ in
Finished measurements
Width (measured flat): 63 cm (73 cm) 83 cm (93 cm)
24 ¾ in (28 ¾ in) 32 ⅝ in (36 ⅝ in)
Length: 60 cm (62 cm) 64 cm (66 cm)
23 ⅝ in (24 ½ in) 25 ¼ in (26 in)
YARN
Drops Air - 65% alpaca, 28% polyamide, 7% wool (50 g - 150 m)
250 (350) 450 (550) g - Color 1 main color
200 (300) 400 (500) g - Color 2 flowers color
Sandnes Garn Kos - 62% alpaca, 29% nylon and 9% wool (50 g - 150 m)
250 (350) 450 (550) g - Color 1 main color
200 (300) 400 (500) g - Color 2 flowers color
GAUGE
19 sts x 20 r = 10 x10 cm [4x4 in] in stockinette stitch in established pattern after washing and blocking
NEEDLES
Circular needles 6 mm 120 cm [US 10 - 47 in] (3 pc., or two additional cables 120 cm [47 in] and two cable connectors for interchangeable needles) - for main knitting
Circular needles 3.5 mm 120 cm [US 4 - 47 in] - for ribbing
You will also need crochet, markers, a tapestry needle, scissors, and a yarn of a different color or stitch holder, sewing thread and sewing needle.
DIFFICULTY: Advanced
Pictures show size 1 in Drops Air colors bright olive+wheat and Drops Air brown+beige with burst circumference 80 cm
