Velvety is an oversized sweater with a loose fit, featuring a minimalist construction.

This pattern has been designed for a slouchy modern silhouette. The loose and straight sleeves give it a casual look, while the extra turtleneck adds a classic feel to the sweater. The sweater is knitted in an easy yet beautiful texture that creates a fluffy and airy structure to the garment. Velvety is knitted bottom up seamlessly and the sleeves are knitted by picking up the stitches from the body.

The model in the picture is 169 cm tall and wears a size 2.

LEVEL

Beginner (1/3)

YARN

11 (12, 12, 13, 14)(15, 17, 18, 20) skeins of Natural Cotton Merino Gregoria Fibers (50g = 180 yards/165 m) (70% cotton, 30% merino).

5 (5, 5, 6, 6)(6, 7, 8, 8) skeins of Kidsilk Lace Gregoria Fibers (25g = 230 yards/ 210 m) (73% superkid mohair, 27% silk).

The sweater is worked holding three strands of yarn together (one of Kidsilk Lace and two of Natural Cotton Merino). For the sample we used one strand of our colourway “Ivory” of Kidsilk Lace and two strands of our colourway “Shadow” of Natural Cotton Merino.

NEEDLES

US 8 / 5 mm circular needles, cable length 16 and 32” (40 and 80 cm). In case you want to use the magic loop method for knitting the sleeve, I recommend 40” (100 cm) cable length.

US 6 / 4 mm circular needles, cable length 16 or 24” (40 or 60 cm) for the ribbing.

GAUGE

15 sts x 25 rows = 10 cm /4” on US 8 / 5 mm needles in pattern stitch.

SIZES

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Finished bust circumference: 101 (109, 114.5, 120, 125)(130.5, 136, 141, 146.5) cm/ 39.7(42.9, 45.9, 48, 50.1)(52.3, 54.4, 56.5, 58.7)”

The sweater is recommended to be worn with approximately 16-21 cm (6.4-8.4”) of positive ease (already included in the pattern.)

Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9) are intended to fit a real bust circumference of about 34 (36, 38, 40, 41.6) (44, 45.6, 49.6, 53.6)” / [85 (90, 95, 100, 104) (110, 114, 120, 130) cm].