Jil Sweater
Pattern includes:
Written explanation Photo reference Video link for technique Difficulty: Intermediate / Advanced
Jil sweater is a timeless brioche knitwear that designed to be suitable for every day. This casual-fit garment features bell-shape neckline, saddle shoulders, 3/4 length sleeves, classic brioche line work with ribbing edges.
Jil sweater is worked from top down in brioche stitch in one piece.
SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 106 (110) 118 (127) 132 (138) 147 cm
[41.7 (43.3) 46.5 (50) 52 (54.3) 57.9 inches]
Length (measured from mid-back): 50 (51) 53 (55) 57 (58) 60 cm
[19.7 (20) 20.9 (21.6) 22.4 (22.8) 23.6 inches]
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
3.5 mm [US 4] circular needles (40, 80 or 100 cm [16, 32 or 40 inches] )
2.5 mm [US 1.5] circular needles (40, 80 or 100 cm [16, 32 or 40 inches] )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge
KNITTING DENSITY
In brioche stitch using 3.5 mm [US 4] needles after blocking
18.5 sts x 54 rows (27 knit stitches in brioche stitch) = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]
SIZE GUIDE
The sweater is intended for a relaxing fit with approx. 10-15 cm [4-6 inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be about 10-15 cm [4-6 inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 85-90 (90-95) 95-100 (100-110) 110-120 (120-130) 130-140 cm [33.5-35.5 (35.5-37.5) 37.5-39.5 (39.5-43.25) 43.25-47.25 (47.25-51.25) 51.25-55 inches].
For example, if your measurement of bust circumference (or around your widest part of your upper body) is 88 cm [34.6 inches], according to the calculation, you would pick the garment with finished circumference of 103 cm [40.5 inches]. So a size XS would be the choice. When in between sizes, knit a size up would be the recommendation.
SUGGESTED MATERIALS
250 (300) 300 (350) 350 (350) 400 gr.
Knitting for Olive, Merino, 50 gr. / 250 m - Dusty Sea Green
150 (200) 200 (200) 250 (250) 250 gr.
Isager, Aplaca 1, 50 gr. / 400 m - Thyme
Knit the sweater with 1 strand of Merino and 1 strand of Alpaca 1.
Yarn Alternatives
PAIR 1 strand of fingering yarn (4 ply) yarn WITH 1 strand of light fingering (3 ply) or lace (2 ply) yarn
POSSIBLE DIFFICULTY
If first time working with brioche stitch, it might take longer to get used to brioche knitting flow.
Working short rows in brioche stitch is not an easy process if not familiar with both techniques.
