Women's Chunky Scooped Hem Sweater by Wool Baa

Women's Chunky Scooped Hem Sweater

Knitting
June 2017
DK (11 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking stitch with yarn held double
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
1995 - 3241 yards (1824 - 2964 m)
Fits Bust Size 80 (91, 96, 105, 110, 115) cm / 31 (36, 38, 41, 43, 46) ins
English
This pattern is available from woolbaa.com.au for AU$6.00.

Level of Difficulty –Intermediate
Knitted with 2 yarns together of Adorn Silky Merino DK, this sweater has raglan sleeves and is worked in reverse stocking stitch with a cable feature extending up the centre of the sleeves and into the collar.

Designed to be a baggy fit, this garment has a gently scooped hem at the back that is achieved with short rows. If you do not want a scooped back hem, work the back the same as for the front.

Size
Fits Bust Size - 80 (91, 96, 105, 110, 115) cm / 31 (36, 38, 41, 43, 46) ins

Materials

  • Adorn Silky Merino DK – 16 (18, 20, 22, 24, 26) balls
  • 6.5mm needles
  • 5.5mm 60cm circular needles
  • 4 long stitch holders
  • stitch markers
  • blunt sewing needle with a big eye

Finished Measurements
Fits Bust Size – 80 (91, 96, 105, 110, 115) cm
Circumference – 101 (112, 117, 122, 133, 138) cm
Side Length (from shoulder to hem) – 62 (64, 66, 68, 70, 72) cm
Sleeve Length (from beginning of cuff to raglan armhole) – 36 (38, 39, 40, 40, 42) cm
Raglan Armhole Depth – 29 (30, 31, 32, 33, 34) cm
Depth of Polo Neck Collar – 9 (10, 10, 10, 11, 11) cm