Ditte Sweater
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INTRODUCTION
The Ditte Sweater is knitted top down in the round. The neck is shaped with short rows, and the round yoke with increases before each pattern sequence. It is made up of a total of 5 different pattern sequences repeated across the body and sleeves. Body and sleeve length are determined by the number of sequences. If you want to adjust the length, you may add or remove a sequence. I recommend that you print a copy of the pattern. That makes it easier for you to count and cross out rows as you work your way through the pattern. You may keep the digital version on your phone or tablet to enable you to use the links for the videos.
SIZES: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL.
LENGTH: Body: 52 (54) 56 (57) 60 (61) 62 cm [20.5 (21.3) 22 (22.4) 23.6 (24) 24.4 inches] (measured mid front below neck edge). Sleeves: 43 (44) 44 (45) 45 (46) 46 cm [16.9 (17.3) 17.3 (17.7) 17.7 (18.1) 18.1 inches] (measured from armhole).
CHEST: 95 (99) 105 (110) 116 (124) 134 cm [37.4 (39) 42.3 (43.3) 45.7 (48.8) 52.8 inched]
SIZE GUIDE: The measurements are for the finished sweater. You should include a positive ease of 5-15 cm [2 – 6 inches] compared to your own chest measurement. The sizes correspond appr. to 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (100-120) 120-130 cm [31.5 - 33.5 (33.5-35.5) 35.5 – 37.5 (37.5 – 39.5) 39.5 – 43.25 (43.25 47.25) 47.25 – 51.25 inches]. Measure yourself and one of your favourite sweaters before you start to make sure that you choose the right size.
GAUGE: 17 sts x 30 rows in pattern on needles 4,5 mm [US 7] = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inched]. There is a chart for the sample on page 12. The sample: It is important to make sure that you have the right gauge. Wash and block the sample before you measure it, as the pattern stretches when washed which will change the gauge.
NEEDLES: Circular 4,5 mm [US 7] (40, 60, and 80/100 cm) [16, 24, 32 and/or 40 inches]. Circular 4 mm [US 6] (40 and 80/100 cm). [16, 32 and/or 40 inches]. DPN’s 4 mm [US 6] (or a long circular 4 mm [US 6] for magic-loop).
YARN: For this Sweater you will need a Sport / DK weight untreated wool yarn held together with a lace weight yarn in either brushed alpaca ore brushed mohair. The options below are all yarns available in Denmark. Please send me an email at rikke@notperfectknit.com if you need help finding an alternative yarn in your country.
Option 1:
300 (400) 400 (400) 400 (500) 600 g Uldsjæl # 1 from Uldsjæl (275 m [108.3 inches] = 100 g) 100 (125) 125 (150) 150 (175) 175 g Brushed lace from Mohair By Canard (210 m [82.7 inches] = 25 g) (use one strand of each).
Option 2:
300 (350) 350 (350) 400 (450) 500 g Økologisk hverdagsuld (organic wool) from CaMaRose (150 m [59 inches] = 50 g) 125 (125) 125 (150) 150 (175) 175 g Midnatssol from CaMaRose (200 m [78.7 inches] = 25 g) (use one strand of each).
Option 3:
300 (350) 350 (350) 400 (450) 450 g Finull from Rauma garn (175 m [68.9 inches] = 50 g) 100 (125) 125 (150) 150 (175) 175 g Organic Brushed Alpaka from Kaos Yarn (225 m [88.6inches] = 25 g) (use one strand of each).
