Free Spirit Pullover | Knitting pattern and knitting kits
Step into a world of freedom and self-expression with Louise Robert's latest masterpiece, Free Spirit. This short-sleeved top, with its daring and unconventional striped hoops of multiple colors, takes you on a journey from one corner to the other, defying all expectations.
Unleash your creative spirit, experimenting with a vibrant palette of colors hand-dyed on a merino-hemp exquisite yarn to knit a look that is uniquely yours!
You can purchase the pattern only or the knitting kit, which contains the yarn and the pattern needed to knit this project!
Here is what you need to knit this project:
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The Free Spirit pullover knitting pattern (sent as a PDF numeric file) - The pattern is included when you purchase a kit.
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Louise Robert Collection - GRANOLA [70% Merino wool, 30% Hemp; 300 m per 100 g]
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First version:
- A - Miel Citron 1 skein for every size or 25 (31, 37, 44, 51) (59, 68, 77, 87) grams.
- B - (MC) Cobalt 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 3, 4) skeins or 101 (122, 137, 174, 203) (236, 269, 306, 344) grams.
- C - Traviata 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 2) skein(s) or 31 (37, 45, 53, 62) (72, 82, 94, 105) grams.
- D - Andrea 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 2) skein(s) or 32 (38, 46, 54, 63) (74, 84, 96, 108)
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Second version:
- A - Chopin 1 skein for every size or 25 (31, 37, 44, 51) (59, 68, 77, 87) grams.
- B - (MC) Venus 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 3, 4) skeins or 101 (122, 137, 174, 203) (236, 269, 306, 344) grams.
- C - Teapot 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 2) skein(s) or 31 (37, 45, 53, 62) (72, 82, 94, 105) grams.
- D - Ecume 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 2) skein(s) or 32 (38, 46, 54, 63) (74, 84, 96, 108)
To complete this knitting project, you will require these additional accessories along with the knitting kit:
- Circular needle of 3.75 mm; US #5 and circular needles of 3.25 mm; US #3 (or .5 mm smaller than size needed to obtain gauge) - or the size required to obtain the gauge
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers (8)
- Blocking tools : mat and pins
GAUGE: 22 sts x 26 rows = 10 cm; 4 " on 3.75 mm before blocking.
SIZES: A (B, C, D, E) (F, G, H, I)
Correspond to the final bust circumference: 91 (102, 112, 122, 132) (142, 152, 163, 173) cm; 36 (40, 44, 48, 52) (56, 60, 64, 68) inches. Intend to be worn with 10 to 15 cm; 4 to 6 inches of positive ease*
*Make sure to pick a size 10 to 15 cm; 4 to 6" larger than your actual bust circumference.
NOTE: This model is made of two squares that constitute the front and back. The two pieces are then assembled at the shoulders and sides of the body, and stitches are picked up around the armholes to knit the sleeves and around the neckline and hem for a ribbing finish.
The construction of each square inspired the model's name, Free Spirit, because they are knitted from a wedge that evolves into a striped, pie-shaped point until the desired bust width is achieved. When the final size is reached, the stitches gradually bind off to form a corner opposite the starting one.
The pattern is relatively easy to knit, while the seams require more attention to detail, but the result is well worth the effort!
