Knit Night Sweater

Description

ABOUT THE PATTERN The Knit Night Sweater features purl bands on wide sleeves, positive ease, subtle waist and hip shaping for flattering fit and a split garter stitch hem. As a basic top-down seamless raglan, the Knit Night Sweater is simple enough to work on even during the lively fun of knit night. Written in 7 sizes.

SIZES XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X)

MEASUREMENTS Finished Chest Measurements: 34.5 (37.5, 40.5, 43.5, 46.5, 49.5, 53.5)” [88 (95, 103, 110, 118, 126, 136) cm] To Fit Chest Measurements: 33 (36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 52)” [84 (91, 99, 107, 114, 122, 132) cm] Length: 26 (26, 27, 27, 28, 28, 29)” 66 (66, 69, 69, 71, 71, 74) cm

MATERIALS Yarn: 1200 (1200, 1400, 1400, 1600, 1600, 1800) yds [915 (915, 1050, 1150, 1240, 1330, 1420) m] Worsted weight yarn Sample is a Size L and used 550 g or just under 1200 yards of Valley Yarns Colrain (50% Merino wool, 50% Tencel) in the color Navajo Red.
Needles: US size 7 [4.5 mm] circular needle and dpns (or size needed to get gauge), US size 5 [3.75 mm] circular needles and dpns for edging Other notions: 4 stitch markers (one unique), tapestry needle, 2 stitch holders or scrap yarn

GAUGE 18 sts and 24 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st on larger needles after blocking