Women's Patch Drop Sleeve Sweater by Wool Baa

Women's Patch Drop Sleeve Sweater

Knitting
June 2018
DK (11 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 21 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 10 - 6.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1122 - 1745 yards (1026 - 1596 m)
Fits Bust Size 86 (91, 96, 101, 106, 111) cm / 34 (36, 38, 40, 42, 44) ins
English
This pattern is available from woolbaa.com.au for AU$6.00.

Level of Difficulty - Intermediate
This loose fit sweater is knitted with Adorn Silky Merino DK on 6mm needles to give a floppy drape. It is knitted in reverse stocking stitch with rib side panels. The back is worked in a contrast colour to the front and sleeves. Another colour is introduced in the polo neck and a thin stripe at the front waist band. Patches of a 4th colour are in the front waist band and the 3 needle cast off shoulder seam.

The full length sleeves and body of the garment can easily be adjusted to any required length, as there is no shaping in these sections of the garment. Allow additional yarn if you are making the sleeves or body longer.

Note: Because you are working with a larger needle than is normally used for this yarn, the garment will drop by approx. a few centimetres (depending on your stitch tension) after wear and washing. You may wish to allow for this when working the sleeves and the body up to the armholes.

Size
Fits Bust Size - 86 (91, 96, 101, 106, 111) cm / 34 (36, 38, 40, 42, 44) ins

Materials

  • Adorn Silky Merino DK - Colour A - 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7) balls, Colour B - 2 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4) balls, Colour C - 2 balls, Colour D - 1 ball
  • 6mm needles, 5mm and 6mm 60cm circular needles (or double-pointed needles)
  • 3 stitch holders
  • sewing up needle

Finished Measurements
Circumference at Bust - 98 (104, 108, 113, 118, 123) cm
Length from Shoulder to Hem - 41 (43, 45, 46, 47, 48) cm
Underarm Sleeve Length to Drop Shoulder Seam - 31 (33, 34, 35, 36, 37) cm