Andrea Mowry Weekender Light Pattern

DETAILS
This sweater is knit from the bottom up in the round until the yoke. The yoke is knit flat and then joined at the shoulders with a 3 needle bind off. Sleeves are picked up and knit down from the body for a completely seamless sweater!

SIZES
0 (1, 2, 3)(4, 5, 6)(7, 8, 9)

FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE
36 (40, 44, 48)(52, 56, 60)(64, 68, 72)”
91.5 (101.5, 112, 122)(132, 142, 152.5)(162.5, 173, 183) cm
Intended to be worn with approx. 10”/25.5 cm positive ease. To pick your best size, measure your full bust and add your desired ease, then pick the finished bust circumference closest to that number.
-Sample shown in size 2 with approx. 10”/25.5 cm positive ease.

YARN REQUIREMENTS
These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.

Fingering Weight
215 (245, 270, 300)(335, 370, 405)(435, 470, 500) g
1182 (1347, 1485, 1650)(1843, 2035, 2228)(2393, 2585, 2750) yds
1082 (1233, 1358, 1509)(1685, 1861, 2037)(2188, 2364, 2515) m

SUGGESTED YARN
Cascade Yarns Heritage Silk

Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Light

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Main Fabric: US 4/3.5 mm – 32-40”/80-100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs)

Sleeve Fabric (Optional, if needed): US 5/3.75 mm – Preferred needles for small circumference knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs)

Ribbing: US 2/2.75 mm – 40”/100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting for cuffs and collar.

(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge, going down two US sizes for the ribbing.)

NOTIONS
Stitch markers (4), tapestry needle, stitch holders or waste yarn

GAUGE
24 sts & 38 rows = 4”/10 cm on largest needle.
Measured over stockinette stitch in the round using the Main Fabric needle, after blocking.

TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN
Tubular cast on
Knitting
Purling
Ribbing
Slipping stitches
Knitting flat
Knitting in the round
Short rows
Three needle bind off
Picking up stitches
Tubular bind off