Cape May Sweater - KNITTING PATTERN
Inspired by a summer of adventures in Cape May, the Cape May Sweater by Louise Robert is crafted with love and 5 beautiful skeins of the Merica wool.
The Cape May Sweater is a timeless classic that is sure to become a wardrobe staple. It is a simple, yet stylish sweater that is perfect for any occasion.
ALSO AVAILABLE IN KNITTING KITS HERE
- Patricknits Collection - MERICA [100% Merino Rambouillet untreated, 411 m (450 yds) / 100g]
- A - BLUEBERRY FIELD : 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3)
- B - CAMAIEU : 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3)
- C - PAPAYA : 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3)
- D - ORANGÉE : 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3)
- E - WITHOUT YOU : 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3)
You could also opt for a total of 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13) skeins in the colors of your choice!
SIZES: A (B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I) Final bust circumference: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66)" with a suggested positive ease of 10 cm; 4".
YOU WILL ALSO NEED THE FOLLOWING MATERIAL:
-
Circular needle
MAIN FABRIC : 3.5 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge)
RIBS : 3 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) - Tapestry needle
- Stitch Markers
- Stitch Holder
GAUGE
23 stitches & 36 rows = 10 cm; 4" knitted with 3.5 mm needles, in stockinette and with yarn doubled before blocking.
21.5 stitches & 31 rows = 10 cm; 4" knitted with 3.5 mm needles, in stockinette and with yarn doubled after blocking.
ATTENTION: Note that blocking adds about 5% to the width and about 15% to the length of the knitted fabric.
NOTES
This sweater is knitted top-down and in the round. You can adjust the length of the body and sleeves as needed, keeping in mind that you will also need to adjust the amount of yarn required accordingly to knit the sweater.
This sweater is entirely worked by doubling 2 yarns and alternating colors