ROBINIA LIGHT is a soft and feminine sweater with an elegant pattern worked in stranded knitting. The sweater is worked from the top down. First, the back and front yoke are worked flat and afterward joined for the body worked in rounds. Stitches are picked up along the armholes, and the sleeves are worked down and finished with cuffs in twisted rib. The yoke and sleeves are shaped with short rows to create an excellent fit.
Sizes
Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7
Bust circumference: 104 (111) 118 (125) 132 (139) 146 cm
Length: 57 (58) 59 (60) 61 (62) 63 cm
Sleeve length along outside: 58 (57) 56 (55) 54 (53) 52 cm
How much positive ease you like in your clothes varies from person to person. Measuring some of your favorite sweaters can be a good idea to help you choose the perfect size.
My own ROBINIA LIGHT has 28 cm of positive ease.
Gauge
23 sts x 32 rows in PATTERN on a 3,5 mm needle = 10 x 10 cm
Needles
Circular needles: 3 mm, 80 cm, and 3,5 mm, 40 and 80 cm.
Extra: A circular needle or stitch holder for the shoulder stitches to rest on
Materials
Color A: 400 (400) 450 (450) 500 (550) 600 g Jensen Yarn by Isager in color 0 (100% pure new wool; 125 m pr 50 g)
Color B: 100 (100) 150 (150) 150 (150) 150 g Jensen Yarn by Isager in color 100 (100% pure new wool; 125 m pr 50 g)
Yarn alternative
Pernilla by Filcolana (100% pure wool; 175 m pr 50 g) - a classic wool yarn with a soft hand feel.
No. 4 Organic Wool + Nettles by Onion (70% organic wool, 30% nettles fiber; 130 m pr 50 g). The nettle fibers add a beautiful silky shine, and this yarn is an excellent alternative if you prefer something less wooly.
