Sedum sweater (english)

Difficulty level 3 out of 5

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The Sedum Sweater is an elegant and versatile sweater that is knitted from the top down with European shoulders. It features a relaxed fit with a positive ease of 10-13 cm. The sweater combines stockinette and pattern knitting in two colors, with an embroidered stripe pattern on the sleeves adding a unique and stylish touch.

It is knitted with two strands together in Filcolana Anina and Alva, giving a light and airy structure. The model has a turtleneck, but this can be replaced with a folded neck edge (see pictures). Both the body and sleeves are finished with a beautiful ribbed edge. The construction allows for size adjustments to achieve the perfect fit.

With the Sedum Sweater, you get an exciting knitting project that combines techniques such as pattern knitting, short rows, and embroidery. Perfect for both experienced knitters and those looking to develop their skills.

Techniques used:

• • Rib pattern
  • Short rows – the short-row technique of your choice
  • Pattern knitting with 2 colors, both flat and in the round
  • Pattern knitting from a chart
  • Increases in the chain, right and left, in both knit and purl
  • Optional folded edge, knitted together with the cast-on edge

<li”>Optional Italian bind-off in double rib

You should choose a size based on your chest circumference. The sweater is designed with a positive ease of about 10-13 cm. The pattern provides instructions for adjusting to your measurement if your chest circumference falls within the upper or lower range of a size.

Size: 2XS(XS)S(M)L[XL(2XL)3XL(4XL)5XL]

Your chest measurement:

74-78 (79-84) 85-91 (92-96) 97-101 [102-111 (112-119) 120-129 (130-140) 141-150] cm

Sweater width:

91 (97.5) 104 (109) 113.5 [123 (131) 139 (150.5) 160] cm

Gauge:

Suggested on 4 mm needles in stockinette and pattern knitting: 25 sts x 30 rows/rounds = 10 x 10 cm.

Yarn and usage:

The entire project is knitted with 2 strands together. The consumption is without adjustments.

Main color:
Anina from Filcolana (210/50g): 300 (300) 300 (300) 350 [350 (400) 400 (450) 450] g.
Alva from Filcolana (175/25g): 200 (200) 200 (200) 200 [200 (200) 200 (275) 275] g.

Contrast color:
Anina from Filcolana (210/50g): 100 (100) 100 (100) 100 [100 (125) 150 (150) 150] g.
Alva from Filcolana (175/25g): 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 [50 (75) 75 (75) 100] g.

Accessories:

Circular needles 4 mm, length 60-150 cm
Double-pointed needles, sleeve circular needle, or circular needle 4 mm and 3.5 mm, length 40 cm or at least 80 cm, and use the magic loop technique
Markers and stitch holder or scrap yarn
Wool needle