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Owey Sweater

Owey Sweater

$6.50Price

PDF Pattern includes:

Written explanation
Photo reference
Video link for technique

Difficulty:  Intermediate 

 

Owey sweater is an oversized, gender-neutral, chunky knitwear. This winter garment features saddle shoulder, statement seam lines, classic ribbing collar and ribbing trims.

 

WORKFLOW

Owey sweater is worked from top down in stockinette stitch in one piece.

 

SIZES

XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL

 

GARMENT MEASUREMENTS (WITH EASE)

Bust Circumference:  

108 (112) 118 (124) 130 (136) 146 cm

[42.5 (44) 46.5 (48.8) 51.2 (53.5) 57.5 inches] 

Overall Length (from back top collar edge to bottom trim edge):  

52 (53) 54 (56) 57 (59) 60 cm

[20.5 (20.9) 21.3 (22) 22.4 (23.2) 23.6 inches]

 

SUGGESTED NEEDLES 

10 mm [US 15] circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm [ 32 or 40 inches] )

8 mm [US 11] circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm [ 32 or 40 inches] )

OR required needle size to obtain gauge

 

KNITTING DENSITY (AFTER BLOCKING)

In stockinette stitch using 10 mm [US 15] needles

10 sts x 16 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]

     

    SIZE GUIDE

    The sweater is designed for an oversized fit with approx. 15-20 cm [5.9-7.9 inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be about 15–20 cm [5.9-7.9 inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement, depending on preference.

     

    To determine which size to choose, can be varies from person to person. It would be a good idea to measure some of your favorite LOOSE fitting clothes to help you find out how much positive ease you tend to like. Then, pick the size accordingly. 

     

    Photo shows a model with bust circumference (or around your widest part of your upper body) of 88 cm [34.6 inches] wearing a size XS with approx. 20 cm [7.9 inches] positive ease.

     

    SUGGESTED MATERIALS 

    700 (700) 800 (900) 1000 (1100) 1200 gr.        

    Woolfolk, Fleck Bulky, 100 gr. / 100 m - FKB7

     

    Knit the sweater with 1 strand of Fleck Bulky yarn.

     

    Yarn Alternatives

    1 strand of any bulky to super bulky yarn would be a good choice

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