Ladies Striped Sweater
Project: Ladies Striped Sweater
Pattern: P020
Craft type: Knitting
Difficulty: Easy Knit
MEASUREMENTS
| Size | S 8-10 |
M 12-14 |
L 16-18 |
XL 20-22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fits Bust | 80 cm | 90 cm | 100 cm | 110 cm |
| Garment Measures | 90 cm | 100 cm | 110 cm | 120 cm |
| Length (Approx) | 55 cm | 56 cm | 57 cm | 58 cm |
| Sleeve Length | 43 cm | 43 cm | 43 cm | 43 cm |
Yarn Required:
| Yarn | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ficio Noya (M) 50g balls | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Ficio Noya (C1) 50g balls | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Please use only the yarn specified. Another yarn is likely to yield different results. Quantities are approximate as knitting styles may vary between knitters. Check the ball bands to ensure all yarn is from the same dye lot.
NEEDLES AND EQUIPMENT:
A pair of 4.00mm knitting needles.
Wool needle for sewing in ends.
2 Stitch Holders.
TENSION:
24 sts and 34 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 4.00mm needles.
KNITTING ABBREVIATIONS:
- K: Knit
- K2tog: Knit 2 Together
- Kfb: K1 into the fr of the next stitch on the needle but do not slide the stitch off, K1 into the bk of the same stitch on the needle and slide the stitch off the needle
- P: Purl
- P2tog: Purl 2 Together
- Sl1: Slip One Stitch purlwise
- wyif: With Yarn in Front
- wyib: With Yarn in Back
BACK JUMPER
Using 4.00mm needles and M, cast on 106 (118-130-140) sts.
Knit 7 rows garter st, first row is wrong side.
Beg Stripe Pattern:
Using CC, work 2 rows stocking st.
Using MC, work 6 rows stocking st.
Last 8 rows form stripe patt.
Cont in stripe patt without shaping until work measures approx 34cm from beg, ending with 6 rows MC.
Shape Armholes:
Keeping stripe patt correct, cast off 7 (9-10-11) sts at beg of next 2 rows … 92 (100-110-118) sts.
Dec one st at each end of next row, then every alt row twice … 86 (94- 104-112) sts.
Work 1 row.
Using MC only for rem, dec one st at each end of next row, then every alt row 2 (4-5-7) times … 80 (84-92-96) sts. **
Cont without shaping until armhole measures 21 (22-23-24) cm, ending with a purl row.
Shape Shoulders:
Cast off 8 (8-9-9) sts at beg of next 4 rows, then 7 (8-8-9) sts at beg of next 2 rows.
Leave rem 34 (36-40-42) sts on a stitch holder.
FRONT JUMPER:
Work as for Back to **.
Cont without shaping until there are 28 (30-32-34) rows less than Back to beg of shoulder shaping, ending with a purl row.
Shape Neck:
Next row: K32 (33-36-38), turn.
Cont on these 32 (33-36-38) sts.
Dec one st at neck edge in every alt row until 27 (29-31-32) sts rem, then every 4th row until 23 (24-26-27) sts rem.
Purl 1 row.
Shape Shoulder:
Cast off 8 (8-9-9) sts at beg of next and alt row.
Work 1 row.
Cast off rem 7 (8-8-9) sts.
Slip next 16 (18-20-20) sts onto a stitch holder.
With right side facing, join MC to rem sts and knit to end.
Dec one st at neck edge in every alt row until 27 (29-31-32) sts rem, then every 4th row until 23 (24-26-27) sts rem.
Work 2 rows.
Shape Shoulder:
Work as for other shoulder shaping.
SLEEVES:
Using 4.00mm needles and MC, cast on 52 (54-58-60) sts.
Knit 7 rows garter st, first row is wrong side.
Work 8 rows stripe patt.
Cont in stripe patt and inc one st at each end of next row, then every 8th (6th-6th-4th) row until there are 72 (72-92-82) sts, then every 10th (8th- 8th-6th) row until there are 80 (88-96-106) sts.
Cont without shaping until work measures approx 43cm (or length desired) from beg, ending with 6 rows MC.
Shape Top:
Keeping stripe patt correct, cast off 4 (5-5-6) sts at beg of next 2 rows … 72 (78-86-94) sts.
Dec one st at each end of next row, then every alt row twice … 66 (72-80- 88) sts.
Work 1 row.
Using MC only for rem, dec one st at each end of next row, then every alt row until 26 (34-42-54) sts rem, then every row until 16 sts rem.
Cast off.
NECKBAND:
Join right shoulder seam.
With right side facing, using 4.00mm needles and MC, knit up 21 (23-24- 26) sts along left front neck, knit across sts from Front stitch holder, knit up 21 (23-24-26) sts along right front neck, then knit across sts from Back stitch holder … 92 (100-108-114) sts.
Work 9 rows stocking st, beg with a purl row.
Cast off.
FINISHING:
Join left shoulder and Neckband seam. Taking care to match stripes, join side and Sleeve seams. Sew in Sleeves. Sew in all ends.
ITEM A: Front of jumper
ITEM B: Back of jumper
Alternative Yarns
When substituting Ficio Noya, choose a yarn that can achieve the pattern tension of 24 sts and 34 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 4.00mm needles.
Suitable alternatives may include soft bamboo, cotton, bamboo-cotton blends or other smooth yarns with similar drape and stitch definition. Choose yarns of comparable thickness and fibre characteristics for the main and contrast colours so the stripe pattern remains even throughout the garment.
Customisation Ideas
- Choose two contrasting colours to emphasise the narrow stripe pattern.
- Use two tonal shades for a softer, more subtle striped effect.
- Work the main body in a solid colour and use the contrast colour only for the sleeves.
- Adjust the sleeve length where indicated in the pattern for a customised fit.
- Lengthen or shorten the body before beginning the armhole shaping to suit the wearer.
Care Instructions
Follow the care instructions provided on the yarn label used for the project. Wash gently using a method suitable for the selected fibre and reshape while damp.
Dry flat where recommended to help maintain the stripe alignment, rolled crew neck and overall garment shape. Store folded rather than hanging to avoid stretching the sweater over time.
